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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I applied on 21st October and heard back on 17th November. I think they're still interviewing people - good luck!- Sophie111
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I interviewed yesterday (Tuesday) and heard back on the same day. Don't worry about it - they are still making decisions. Grad rec said to somebody I know that they usually make decisions at the end of the week. I'm sure you will hear back soon. Good luck!- Sophie111
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White & Case Vacation Scheme Application Question
I got a place on their first year insight scheme last year. It had the exact same question and my answer was 500 words. As part of the scheme, I had a call with grad rec and she said my answer was the perfect length. So my recommendation would be to not go over this. :)- Sophie111
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Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21
Hi guys, Hogan Lovells' application questions this year focuses on competencies. I am struggling with this question. We are a global firm that works together with mutual respect and collegiality. Describe a time when you have enjoyed collaborating with people from different cultures and...- Sophie111
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Allen & Overy SJT
After getting confirmation of passing the SJT, has anybody heard back whether they've passed the application review?- Sophie111
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Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Hi guys, This commercial awareness thread has been super helpful. I was wondering if anybody had some guidance how to approach CA questions in applications. For example, DLA Piper's app question is 'Which business news story has interested you the most in the last 12 months and why?'. Though...- Sophie111
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BCLP TC app question
Hi, I was wondering if anybody had advice on how to distinguish the first part and second part of the question. ' What do you find attractive about Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s sectors/ departments and which area(s) are you interested in having exposure to in your Training Contract and why...- Sophie111
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Allen & Overy 2020 Application
Hi guys, Could anybody offer some advice on how to answer this question 'If you could introduce a new law, what would it be and why?'. It is very broad, what sort of issues should I be looking at? Thank you- Sophie111
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