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  1. Numerius Negidius

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Starting to think the ACs might have already gone out... there's only two weeks left until the vac scheme!
  2. Numerius Negidius

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone received an interview invite from Shearman?
  3. Numerius Negidius

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, do you have any advice on video interviews where the questions are very similar to the application form (eg why law/recent commercial issues)? Should I talk about things I didn't bring up in my application or answer as I otherwise would?
  4. Numerius Negidius

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I have two questions: do firms usually carry out pre-employment checks soon after acceptance of the offer or before commencing the LPC/TC? When turning down a training contract offer, should I call graduate recruitment or just email them? Thanks
  5. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Still nothing from Weil/Goodwin
  6. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Weil or Goodwin?
  7. Numerius Negidius

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, would you advise putting political volunteering experience on an application (without disclosing the party)? I feel that I have gained some transferable skills but at the same time am worried the risk of putting it on outweighs the benefit, eg the firm doesn't want people who are...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I will be doing a virtual vac scheme over the summer, but have a board meeting for a charity that I am a trustee of which will take place during work hours. Would it acceptable to ask for a few hours off to attend such a meeting?
  9. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just saw this K&E video on work-life balance on Reddit... "On balance I think my life remains in balance"
  10. Numerius Negidius

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I heard someone say that doing a 6 or 8 seat training contract will lead to doing a full 6 months in fewer practice areas, and thus disqualify the trainee from many NQ positions that require a 6-month seat in the relevant group. Would you say there is truth to this?
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    How accurate are ROF and Legal Cheek rankings/Glassdoor reviews?

    Do they provide a somewhat accurate picture of employee satisfaction with firm culture? I am doing a vac scheme with Freshfields and I must say I have found their poor performance on ROF and reviews on Glassdoor about toxic culture to be rather off-putting... Obviously this is not the only...
  12. Numerius Negidius

    Salary Increases?

    Do NQ salary increases usually apply to future and current trainees as well? Or are they only for new TCs?
  13. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    heard back from Cooley
  14. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone else still not heard back from Latham post VI?
  15. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied within a week of the deadline and it took a few working days to hear back
  16. Numerius Negidius

    Cooley VS 2020/2021

    Does anyone know the scheme dates at Cooley?
  17. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just received a call from Freshfields with a VS offer
  18. Numerius Negidius

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Received Cooley WG invite at around 7pm
  19. Numerius Negidius

    Cooley VS 2020/2021

    Still nothing from Cooley.

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