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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am in the same boat. Can I just ask you whether you have received the schedule for tomorrow? I haven't yet and I am a bit concerned.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Links, W&C, RPC rejections all post app within an hour :D after getting post-AC rejection this morning from another firm :D No tears left so I just laugh 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know whether Linklaters is still holding ACs for the summer vac scheme? It's almost March, so I don't really think that I may hear back positively at all.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I totally feel you! I got 5 rejections this week alone (two of them post-VI). I am trying to think that I don't need all those firms to believe in me, I simply need one, only one.
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone, I wanted to ask regarding your own experiences with referencing pre-vac scheme or TC. In your experiences, do firms ask for references for all jobs listed on the app? Or do they check lets say employment history for the past 3 to 5 years? I am just concerned that I have listed an...
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    Pre Employment Checks

    Thank you so much!
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    Pre Employment Checks

    Do firms check your whole employment history / all jobs listed on the app? Or do they check lets say employment history for the past 3 to 5 years? Thanks.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I was wondering whether we are supposed to include all our work experience in our applications. I am preparing for an interview and I was thinking of using examples of certain competencies from a casual job I held for a couple of weeks. However, I didn't mention it in the app, simply...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If you check the Legal Cheek profile of the firm, it is usually mentioned there.
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    CMS Academy Video Interview

    For those who got ACs, did you get an email or a call? What happens if one misses a call? Thanks :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Today. You can still submit an app by 23.59 today.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Amazing news! Congratulations!
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Just got a rejection from Gibson Dunn. :(
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Yes, I have not heard yet. I applied on the deadline and I am now worried that it could have been too late:(.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I am doing the HSF app and there is this question "Explain why you’re interested in pursuing a career at Herbert Smith Freehills", do you think I should only talk about why HSF or should I also include a part about "why law?" - Mainly because I have not studied law and there is...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I hope I find you well. I have attended an open day at a particular firm and now I am trying to apply for a vac scheme. However, I am unsure how to answer the following question: "Have you previously applied to XXX for any position?" Do I say "yes" and explain that I have applied...
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    What is HL BaSE?

    I applied on the deadline if that helps.

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