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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Firstly very well done on your 2 VS offers! I think whether you should make more applications depends to an extent on the VS to TC offer conversion rate of the schemes you already have. Although of course you should be aiming to put your best foot forward regardless, I think that the disparity...- hktr
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Not recently I'm afraid! But last year it was a standard competency interview (no commercial awareness Qs at all). It was one of my trickier competency interviews though. It was quite long and the interviewer would often ask for multiple examples of same/similar competencies - so make sure you...- hktr
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Having done the VS last year, I do remember partners and GR saying that the percentage of trainees recruited by VS is creeping up (something like 1/3, up from approximately 1/2 of trainees... but don't quote me on the figures). Overall, though, if you think you are in a better position to apply...- hktr
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GDL Grade - Desperate Call For Help!
For every exam, there will be about 8-12 topics or so, roughly corresponding to each workshop-lecture pair. In each exam, you can generally count some topics as very likely to come up every year (review the past papers and how much time is devoted to them in workshops/lectures) and topics that...- hktr
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
What a shame! Try not to beat yourself too much about this - it happens sometimes and there are still plenty of firms out there.- hktr
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GDL Grade - Desperate Call For Help!
Generally, the basic formula is to state, define and apply the law to the given facts. I've noticed that there will often be niggly little details in the fact-pattern. You therefore need to identify these details and argue your position convincingly in order to gain marks at the top-end of the...- hktr
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GDL Grade - Desperate Call For Help!
Having just completed the GDL this summer, I know firsthand it can be tough! I hope some of this advice may be helpful to you: As you say you are unsure what went wrong, I think the best thing to do would be to talk to your tutors if you haven't already. Beyond this, try to look critically at...- hktr
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Virtual Case Studies
Hi there - had to do a virtual case study of the kind you described and it was definitely trickier than normal! My two-cents: firstly, be really strict with yourself in terms of how you manage your time. Case studies are generally tight for time anyway, but without the ability to highlight...- hktr
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
Hi both - my understanding is that Macs plan to do 2 direct TC ACs. One before the vacation schemes that has already taken place and one after the schemes. The last vacation scheme is scheduled to finish in mid August, so I imagine direct TC applicants will hear soon after that.- hktr
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Freshfields is a bit odd in that it allows you to edit and re-submit up to the deadline. I meant situations where you’ve submitted the main application but you can still add additional info through the portal. Again, if this is not an option, sending a quick email over should be fine. The app...- hktr
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
You can always email grad rec with your 2nd year results once they come out. Some apps also allow you to add additional info once the initial app has been submitted, but off the top of my head I don’t remember if the firms you’ve listed allow this.- hktr
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Thanks Jessica - that helps a lot!- hktr
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
Hi @Jessica Booker, I'm finding the Freshfields app a bit tricky to navigate and would appreciate your advice. I have done a non-law degree and have completed the GDL. (1) The form requires me to list my education starting with the most relevant. Is my first degree the most relevant? (2)...- hktr
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Linklaters 2019/20 Application
Hmm, sorry can't help then! Will just have to wait for grad rec to get back to you.- hktr
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Linklaters 2019/20 Application
I had this problem and after emailing the firm, I was advised to try a different browser. This was a couple months' back, but I think it was Firefox/Chrome that worked better.- hktr
- Post #581
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Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus
Maybe give them a call?- hktr
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How to network effectively
Plenty of aspiring lawyers reach out to lawyers working at the particular firms they're interested in - this is unlikely to be a problem. For example, you could ask them about how they found the application process of the firm with their learning difficulty (including how they went about getting...- hktr
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How to network effectively
Networking - especially online - can feel intimidating at first, but it helps to remember that most people are really willing to help if you reach out. Especially lawyers on a platform like AS. You say that there are some people on AS that have the same learning difficulty as you - when you're...- hktr
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I believe they review apps and do ACs on a rolling basis. If I remember correctly, I saw grad rec post about doing their first virtual AC for direct training contracts a couple weeks back. They're probably quite busy with sorting out the virtual vac schemes at the moment, but I think once those...- hktr
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Linklaters 2019/20 Application
Yes, it's limited to three. Just pick your three most relevant pieces of work experience!- hktr
- Post #560
- Forum: Applications Discussion