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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker , As part of my upcoming vac scheme I've been asked to write a mini bio about myself that will be circulated around. I'm not quite sure what this should include. Any advice would be amazing on what sort of content I should include! Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Simmons & Simmons post AC?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I had the this question for my BCLP AC which I was successful in. I mentioned: - Assessing if my schedule could be rearranged - Having a realistic plan to see if both tasks are attainable - Making your supervisor and the two seniors who set you the tasks aware of the situation - If so staying...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I've heard that a very common question at interviews is 'What is the business of a law firm?'. I was wondering if anyone had any effective answers they've used in their interviews. Thanks!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Same! Most of their AC's are in March with the earliest being last week of Feb so hold tight folks :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    It's my first AC so will definitely help to know someone!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey guys I have a bit of a problem! So I have an AC with Simmons on the 4th and one with Freshfields on the 6th and I've just received an AC invite for BCLP but the only two available days are the 4th and 6th and I'm not sure how I should handle the situation. I've emailed both firms but...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Does anyone know if Slaughter and May's Vac Scheme is still open to applications from 2nd years?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Yep, I’ve put my notes in a thread somewhere, though I don’t think I have invite rights.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    No, sorry I should of clarified, I was offered a phone call for Aspiring Solicitor of the Month.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I just had a phone call with the Grad Rec for Macfarlanes so if you want my notes just PM me :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey everyone, this might be a bit of a silly question but: if you apply for a spring VS and get a TC and have summer VS' at other firms, are you expected to give an answer in spring or can you wait till summer?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thank you! It was for the summer scheme!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Guys I’ve just heard that I’ve been offered an AC with Freshfields! Any advice or tips would be amazing! Many thanks!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey, nope mine was for the Vac Scheme and I applied on the deadline :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’m not too sure but I would presume so as I was told to send my app in last week, so I would imagine there are still ACs available.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I would definitely advise in favour of applying to the VS as most of BCLP’s TCs are given through their VS

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