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    Question for the Application Form

    I disagree that they want to avoid any nepotism or other unfair advantages as in my experience those with a connection (friend, family, former colleague etc.) have a much higher chance of success of reaching interview.
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    Bird & Bird Video Interview

    Has anyone got any insight into questions they have been asked this cycle?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone had any experience of the Bird & Bird video interview / has anyone got any general advice on how to prepare?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejection from Trowers post AC..... we go again!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just received a virtual assessment day invite from Trowers & Hamlins! The invite says that the day will consist of a written exercise, an analytical interview and a general interview - does anyone have any experience of these?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Been invited to do a McQuaig Mental Agility Test for Trowers & Hamlin direct TC; has anyone had any experience of doing one of these?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejection from Linklaters for direct TC.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Found out I had been unsuccessful last night. I was expecting so as I had a bit of a shocker with it!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Still waiting here
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I did it on Thursday last week so I'll let you know when I hear something. When did you do yours? I had a friend that made it through to the next stage and they heard back after two weeks in December. I also saw somebody post that they heard they had made it through a few hours after submitting...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I was invited to do a video interview on Friday the 20th and was told I have a week to do it. I emailed graduate recruitment to check if I had until midnight on Friday 27th, as I want ample time to prepare and I also have 3 LPC exams between now and then; one tomorrow, one Wednesday...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thank you! I applied on the deadline day.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Just received a VI invite from Mishcon, does anyone have any advice on the sort of questions that come up?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I sent my application in December and chased up at the end of January. They said they would be in touch shortly and that they are still reviewing applications. This was two weeks ago now.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard back from Charles Russell Speechlys? Can anyone from previous years give an indication of when they do start to contact applicants?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I am waiting to hear back from 6 also and I am in a similar position. Fingers crossed for you and remember to keep the chin up!

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