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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just in case anyone was waiting to hear about Freeths' Legal Assistant Scheme, I've emailed them about it and they said they hope to respond to me before the end of the month. They didn't really clarify whether it was rolling or not (deadline for the post being October) but the response suggests...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I got a PFO 3 days ago and I think some other people have been rejected. On the other hand, I haven't actually heard of anyone being offered an interview. Might be a good thing that you haven't heard back yet!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got to the AC and my answers were 487, 395, 469 words. In framing your answers, try to blend the section on their website where they list what they look for, the firm's values and your own experiences
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's a good way to go about it, I think I've thought of a pretty good answer that'll arise from my extracurricular activities at uni. Thank you for your insight, really appreciate it!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, I've been struggling to even come up with an idea for one of the questions on Browne Jacobson's VS questions, the question is: "Our National Powerhouse strategy is made up using three separate pillars…3) Making Connections. The third pillar, Making Connections, will see our firm...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Eversheds PFO post-AC, feels really deflating having gotten so far only to fall at the final hurdle Going to try and pick myself up by abusing the free Pret trial

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