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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not yet!! Still waiting for Mayer Brown! ;( Is it a lost cause?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I will get back to work then :D Had a little crisis last night! Good luck everyone!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much, this is extremely helpful! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, could anyone advise me if there is a point now applying to firms which recruit on a rolling basis? :(
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    What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours?

    Thank you Alice! This is very useful!
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    What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours?

    Hi everyone, I am completing an application to Debevoise and came across the following question: What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours? (250) I feel like it is quite similar to the questions "why do you want to become a commercial solicitor", could anyone tell me what...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi! Could you pls share with me an email to Hogan's grad recruitment please? Thank you!
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    Kirkland & Ellis Open Day

    A bit late to the party, but I just wanted to say, it is so good to have this forum! I remember when I applied for an Open Day at CC after having dinner with them, and I was rejected. I had no idea that over 800 applied for 300 spots... It was so discouraging! :D Few years later I have...
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Hi everyone! Is there by any chance an updated list on this forum with the virtual insight/networking events?
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    The Official Vacation Scheme Diaries Thread

    This is extremely interesting and useful! Can we know if the candidate was successful at the end?
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    Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy

    Received the same email!
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    Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy

    Nothing yet :(
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    Paralegal roles and other non TC/VS opportunities

    I am registered with F-LEX, but there havebeen literally two roles that I didn't even qualify for in the recent months :( Could someone give any advice on how to find a paralegal role without LPC? Would you recommend reaching out to people on Linkedin directly? I have also tried this, but...
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    Open Days/Networking Events - My Recommendations & Strategy

    Hi! Have you heard anything after applying for an Open Day?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I applied for London office!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi everyone, on other note, I have just received a message from Dentons (post app) that their "TC pipeline has no further spaces" :( They also said I made a strong application, but I'm guessing everyone receives such message. They also said that they encourage me to apply next year - meaning...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    And not everyone can afford time and money forVS unfortunately! But I completely understand Hi! Congratulations! :) May I ask how did you go about this? I've been trying for so so long now to find a paralegal role without any luck, not even an interview. I have legal work experience and other...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is it possible they filled places from Vac Schemes?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I am so sorry to hear that :( Can I ask when did you apply?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I am so sorry to hear that! Don't give up, are you still waiting for other replies? I've checked my account 2 minutes ago, nothing yet, but I am also awaiting rejection I suppose :(

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