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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got WG on November, 24th, didn't request my score
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    September, 11th
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! Are there usually only 2 questions in VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anybody done Weil VI- it says in their email that there will be 2 questions, and it takes 30 min - 15 min a question?? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Do you know what their email address is
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What is the approximate Watson Glaser percentile threshold for firms like Dentons, Weil
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    What are the TC seats with longest/shortest hours?
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    Where Firms Recruit From (Direct TC/VS)

    Thanks, any idea about Travers and Latham?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks, do you know what's the approximate ratio for Linklaters?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi, For MC firms like Linklaters - what appr. percentage of VS offer holders convert it to a TC - I think saw it somewhere but just cannot find it!
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    How to show enthusiasm in TC interviews

    My last interview feedback report mentioned that I did not express much enthusiasm/energy - any idea how I can improve for this cycle? Also - does TCLA premium have mock interview service?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I applied for a winter VS and have just found out that I have uni commitments in December. When will be my best chance to try to move it to a summer VS 1.Now 2. Before/during AC if I get one 3 After their VS offer if I receive one
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks, I read somewhere that approximately 1 in 3 people get a VS after being invited to AC at Linklaters-- is this correct?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, Do you know roughly how many people get a vacation scheme offer after making it through to the AC for MC firms like Linklaters
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    "Why us over other firms" question

    Thank you very much for your prompt replies!
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    "Why us over other firms" question

    Hi, For this question, do you have to mention other firms specifically or is it just basically, 'Why us'?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    How long does it usually take to receive a WG invite from Weil?
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Thank you very much, I will have a look
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi @Paul - Shearman & Sterling , I'm looking to apply for a vacation scheme at Shearman & Sterling for this year. I'm a bit stuck on the first question (How does Shearman maintain their competitive advantage?). Have you got any suggestions about how to approach it? Thank you very much
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    BCLP TC app question

    Thank you so much for your reply! Do you know if BCLP recruit predominantly from VS?

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