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    I recently applied for Hogan Lovells' winter vac scheme, and accidentally submitted one of my module grades a single mark higher than it actually was. I wasn't sure what to do so I emailed grad rec asking them to withdraw my application. I have not received a response yet, but they just emailed...
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    Thank you very much - I haven't been given any feedback yet unfortunately, but hopefully they will offer some insights soon. I guess I won't get my hopes up, but I won't give up all hope either for the time being!
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    Burges Salmon pfo post-AC, but the email says I have been put on the reserve list for the vacation scheme. Are my chances near zero or is there still hope?
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    Just did the WBD assessment - high in verbal and numerical intellect, 7/9 grit, 7,9 applied intellect, 6/9 creative force, 7/9 digital mindset. Does anybody know roughly how long it takes for them to get back to us after this stage?
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    Osborne Clarke in-person assessment centre!
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    Aw I'm sorry to hear that - at least we're in the same boat! Fingers crossed others are too and...

    Aw I'm sorry to hear that - at least we're in the same boat! Fingers crossed others are too and hopefully the weighting of the test isn't too significant - especially given that we already had to complete a Watson Glaser to get to this point.
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    It was pretty good thank you - the research exercise is fairly straightforward, just a...

    It was pretty good thank you - the research exercise is fairly straightforward, just a commercial scenario where you prepare a pitch which you then give to two lawyers. They will then ask you questions relating to your presentation, but nothing majorly challenging. Then a deductive reasoning...
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    CMS Virtual Interview (Bristol office, applied on the day of the deadline). If anyone can share any insights then I would be very grateful, and happy to share insights into other interviews and ACs.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm sorry! Would you mind sharing when you completed the VI?
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    Thank you! I applied on 15th January (the day of the deadline).
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    Does anyone know if the Osborne Clarke virtual AC is the last stage in the application process, or is there another stage before VS offers are made?
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    Thank you! I applied on the day of the deadline, for the Bristol office
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    This is for the Bristol office
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    Does anyone have any insights they can share regarding the CMS video interview? Would be greatly appreciated!
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    I previously worked as an online English foreign language tutor through a Chinese app, and this is something I am hoping to discuss on an application form. The issue I have is that there is no customer support / method of obtaining a reference; can I still discuss this on applications /...
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    I went with Bristol, what about you?

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