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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Passed my Fieldfisher AC!!! If anyone has any tips for the final partner interview I would incredibly grateful!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate you all taking the time to reply and share your experiences! I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best 🤞🏻
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks Jess! I really appreciate you setting out the points that are usually assessed ☺️
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    This is slightly reassuring - thanks guys! I'm really starting to worry about all the things I should have said etc. However, it was hard to say anything without the individual in question taking up most of the allotted time! I added a few ideas that were implemented so fingers crossed!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    What are firms looking for in group exercises? An individual in my group wouldn't stop talking and barely allowed anyone else to speak!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Congratulations on the TC offer! Definitely speak to graduate recruitment as I can't see them being opposed to you sitting the LLM. I sat the LLM last year and it requires you to undertake an additional elective and essay. I think if you are organised then it shouldn't be too difficult to...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! I agree with Holly - choose the option you are most comfortable with ☺️ Good luck! 🥳
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Wishing you the best of luck!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too 🤞🏻
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    The london office ☺️
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi Bea, Thank you so much for all of this really helpful information! I really appreciate all of your insightful tips and advice! I will definitely make sure I make a list of possible skills and match them with relevant examples 😊 Thank you again for all of your help!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your helpful comments! Thanks for also setting out the structure of the day! Fingers crossed it goes okay 🤞🏻
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I have an upcoming AC with Fieldfisher I'm very nervous as it's my first AC - any hints or tips on how to prepare would be hugely appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Ulaw have some really good Pro Bono initiatives to get involved in! I would definitely recommend volunteering as the work is really rewarding/ gives you lots to talk about in applications etc ☺️
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from FF post telephone interview?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    This is incredibly insightful - thank you so much!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I just received a telephone interview for fieldfisher London! If anyone has any tips on how to prepare, I would be incredibly grateful! Thank you in advance!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi! Has anyone heard anything from Simmons & Simmons (regarding their winter vacation scheme)? I sat the online tests and the VI about 2 weeks ago and still have not heard anything.

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