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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Sorry, meant to say McFarlanes! I replied to wrong post...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,758
- May 1, 2020
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I got rejection email last week for Mayer Brown....
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,754
- May 1, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Yes, got through to the VI...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,605
- Apr 23, 2020
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I did my WG on Monday & heard back yesterday...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,601
- Apr 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Does anyone know if you get 60 secs or 90 secs for your answer on the Baker McKenzie VI?
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,600
- Apr 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thank you; that's very helpful. I'm trying to prepare for that type of question coming up in a VI :)
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,599
- Apr 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

@Jessica Booker Do you think it would be appropriate to talk about Covid 19 if asked for a current news story you are following and its impact on legal firms? Struggling to think of other stories at the moment! Any other suggestions from anyone?
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,582
- Apr 23, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Can I ask when you have to complete the VI by? Thank you!
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,499
- Apr 18, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I’m currently studying the GDL (self funded). I have one vacation scheme lined up for the summer . I am going to be doing a couple of direct TC applications now as I am aware that the firm I have the VS with have only 18 TCs available, with 40 people lined up for their VSs and direct TC...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #601
- Mar 10, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thanks! Is that still the case if it's a cover letter included within an application form as opposed to an attachment?
- ShelleyEds
- Post #594
- Mar 10, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

Thanks Jess. Is it also acceptable to not head up with my address, their address etc?
- ShelleyEds
- Post #590
- Mar 10, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

I was just hoping for some advice on the best way to start cover letters. A number of firms tell you the name and job title of the person you should address it to; should you use both their name and their job title at the start of your cover letter? I had assumed that you just used their name...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #587
- Mar 9, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

Hi Jessica I was just hoping for some advice on the best way to start cover letters. A number of firms tell you the name and job title of the person you should address it to; should you use both their name and their job title at the start of your cover letter? I had assumed that you just used...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #1,119
- Mar 9, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

Will we still be able to access all the posts on this current thread after you've closed it? There's a lot of useful info here!
- ShelleyEds
- Post #5,818
- Feb 24, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

When did you apply? I got rolled over from the winter VS & haven't head anything since...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #4,192
- Feb 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

anyone heard anything from Stephenson Harwood re VS?
- ShelleyEds
- Post #4,189
- Feb 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

Anyone done a B & B AC recently? Would love some tips if anyone has some...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #4,090
- Feb 5, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

That's amazing! Well done!
- ShelleyEds
- Post #3,982
- Feb 4, 2020
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

Has anyone heard anything from Stephenson Harwood? I applied for the winter VS & they said they'd consider me for the summer instead but I've heard nothing since...
- ShelleyEds
- Post #3,795
- Feb 3, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

Could you share what your case study was about for Linklaters? any other info about the day appreciated too!!
- ShelleyEds
- Post #2,247
- Jan 17, 2020
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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