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    Bird & Bird Keeping Applications on File

    Thanks for this! I emailed them and this year the process is different since their grad rec team has changed, which is a bit of a bummer, but still it's good to know my last app went well so hopefully will be able to do well again this year!
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    Bird & Bird Keeping Applications on File

    Ah, same! Sad times, but I guess it's good to know we did well in the past so hopefully will again!
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    Bird & Bird Keeping Applications on File

    I applied to the Bird & Bird vacation scheme last year and progressed past application and test to the video interview, however didn't progress past this. The grad rec emailed me saying that they were impressed with my app, test, interview and wanted to keep them on file to review in the next...
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    Good podcasts re trends in the profession?

    I enjoy the Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS on Spotify for fintech, banking, tech and financial services. Wake Up to Money by BBC Radio 5 live is great for all around commercial awareness. Not really sure for law-specific though...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey, just got the same! I was wondering if you changed your application/VI at all when applying again this year? Also, how was your feedback (if you received any)? Hope all your other applications are going a bit better though! :(

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