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    Hogan Lovells - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Thank you so much Erin for the detailed response!
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    Hogan Lovells - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi @antheaf, I asked a similar question to the graduate recruitment team and they mentioned that it's best if you apply for vacation schemes if you have time since they are planning to hire 75% of their candidates from the VS.
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    Hogan Lovells - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi Erin, I had a question regarding this particular question "Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application". What does Hogan Lovells mean by it? Is it mitigating circumstances, about my universities? I am a bit confused about...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most of the magic circle and US/international law firms sponsor. I would recommend individually reach out to the graduate recruitment officers. You could email them or ask them on different law fairs and firm specific fairs.
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    Firms that recruit Training Contract applicants only through their Vacation Schemes

    CMS has changed their rules. Now they take direct training contract applications.

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