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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey all - I've gotten an offer for Stephenson Harwood's winter vac scheme happening next week!! So excited. If anyone is also on the scheme drop me a message so we can connect on Linkedin and have a friendly face before Monday!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Ashurst yet? I know a scattering of people have been given offers over the last two weeks, but the majority of offers should be made before the end of the week. So keen to know!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey!! Congratulations on the vac scheme offer!! Was wondering if you could give any tips on the interview? I have an AC with Ashurst next week, you would be a true lifesaver
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    Burges Salmon / Stephenson Harwood Interviews + AC

    With the interview, it was fairly straightforward. There was a senior associate and a member of the recruitment team. Questions were: why law, why Burges, competency question on teamwork, one weakness, one strength, how I would approach a virtual vacation scheme vs an in-person one. She also...
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    Burges Salmon / Stephenson Harwood Interviews + AC

    Hey all, thought I'd write up my experiences from the Burges Salmon AC I had today to help others looking to apply to the firm! So first off, everyone was really friendly. We started off with a half-hour talk from a partner, talking about her career and a bit more about the firm. We then had a...
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    Burges Salmon / Stephenson Harwood Interviews + AC

    This is so helpful thank you so much!
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    Burges Salmon / Stephenson Harwood Interviews + AC

    Hi @Alice G , thanks for your reply I appreciate it. For Burges Salmon they've said there will be a written exercise, a presentation (on the written exercise) and a watson Glaser test. I'm not too worried about the Watson Glasers as I've done loads of practice. But as I'm non-law, I'm worried...
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    Ashurst Virtual AC?

    Hey all - I've just been accepted onto Ashurst's virtual AC. Haven't had date confirmation yet, but she said it would be between now and the 23rd of November. She mentioned that there would be a written exercise. Does anyone have any insights? Would majorly appreciate it!
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    Burges Salmon / Stephenson Harwood Interviews + AC

    Hey guys! I've gotten through to Burges Salmon's AC and partner interview (happening this week). I've also gotten to interview stage with Stephenson Harwood. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences or tips to do with the firms? It's my first legal interview so I'm very nervous!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys - I have been accepted onto Burges Salmon's AC and a partner interview happening Thursday and Friday. I'm really nervous as it's my first law interview and the last interview experience I had went badly. I've also got an interview with Stephenson Harwood in late November. Does anyone...

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