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    List of non-Visa Sponsor Firms

    Just to clarify, how can firms make exceptions? I thought they have to be on that list to be able to sponsor and they cannot make any exceptions, even if they wanted to.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I would love to hear your insight into the decision-making process for giving TC offers after a vac scheme. Do the grad recruiters take into account your performance at the assessment centre for the vac scheme and build upon that, or is it the case that because all candidates on the...
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    Vacation Scheme Preparation

    Firstly, thanks for this thread. It seems like such a useful resource, for not only learning/preparation for vacation schemes but also support. Just to hear about people's views, what do you all think is the best approach to following 2-3 particular industries and the impact of Covid-19 on...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Shearman just published some useful tips for things to do during this uncertain time. It could help all of us: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/applying-vacation-schemes-training-contracts-during-covid-19-loh/?fbclid=IwAR3yLrgH0Ty3S0xEz42MiNuWVHq9fZTY_hcvHEaCuf6ZX0xE-X8WYhm4IsA
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Received email from Travers saying all their vac schemes are full
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    which firm is this if you don't mind me asking?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Just to add to this, I didn’t receive those 2 random questions, so I think they use a bank of questions and therefore the type of questions you get might be very different! I had a commercial awareness question at the end, for example :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thank you, best of luck to you too!! :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I don't think it went particularly well, and no I don't think I had a curve ball question. Did you do it too?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard back from Bakers post-VI for summer VS?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’ve received the same and I submitted my research questions before Christmas too.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Does anyone know how long it takes for Bakers to get back to you after VI?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Last year, a friend of mine interviewed in March for direct TC and got it, might be different this year though
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I have a phone interview with Mayer Brown tomorrow! Does anyone have any advice?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey everyone! I have been following this thread for a while now, but only just got around to introduce myself! It's so inspiring how positive everyone is on this forum! To start contributing to the updates... Just received a rejection from White & Case, and after 5 mins, an email from Bakers...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I received my "under review" email at 4.05am today, so I believe they are automatic!

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