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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Last year I heard back exactly 1 week after. They sent the offer over email not a phone call so don't panic if you do get an email!
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    Do you think it is better to wear heels rather than flats when starting your TC? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on somewhere to buy comfortable heels. Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did three virtual vac schemes last summer and found they mostly tended to allocate everyone the same standard tasks to work on (and be assessed on) rather than doing day-to-day work within your department. I think they thought it was more fair and easier to manage virtually and ensure everyone...
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    What to do before starting the LPC?

    Hi everyone. I have just finished the GDL and accepted a TC to start in September 2022. I am looking for a job before I start the LPC in Sep 2021. I was hoping to get a job as a paralegal and gain some more work experience before I start but am finding there are not many people hiring at the...
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    Eversheds Sutherland AC

    Mine is Wednesday, you? No sadly I don't I've tried searching for the dates too
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    Eversheds Sutherland AC

    Has anyone done the Eversheds AC before and could provide some insight into the negotiation exercise and in-tray task? Any idea what type of transaction/task will the negotiation involve? Thank you really appreciate it!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I have an AC with Eversheds Sutherland next week. Does anyone have any advice on the negotiation exercise or the in-tray exercise? Thanks in advance!!
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    Osborne Clarke AC

    Hello!! Does anyone have any advice for the Osborne Clarke Assessment Centre? Is the group exercise always an M&A due diligence task or do they vary it? And what is the panel interview like? Thanks in advance!!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Does anyone have any advice for the Osborne Clarke AC? Thanks!!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Yes I did! Mine was just two questions - Why Weil and Why Commercial law + what skills you have that would make you well suited
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Hi! I also have an AC coming up with CMS next week. Does anyone have insight/tips for the group exercise? Thanks really appreciate it!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Yes I did. There were only 2 questions and they were Why Weil/What sets them apart and Why Commercial law? I think there was 1 minute to think and 1.5 minutes to answer
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    Bird & Bird Video Interview

    Thanks Dan!!! This is so helpful I really appreciate it.
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    Bird & Bird Video Interview

    Hi! I have to complete a video interview with Bird & Bird this week and am struggling to find information about it online. Specifically, does anyone have any insight into the questions they ask and roughly how long they give you to think between presenting the question and the recording...

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