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    Will having a 2:2 in your transcript impact your chances of getting a VS/TC?

    Hi I'm in my third year and I just got my April exam results and I got a 2:2. However, I got a 2:1 in my Jan exams and a 1st in coursework. So my overall third year grade will either be a high 2:1/low 1st My second year and first year overall grades have been a first as well and I performed...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What is the average timeframe for Simmons & Simmons to respond post-VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are you meant to receive a confirmation email when you complete a WG test?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is there a reason why firms don't give you your WG scores when you fail?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from NRF summer vac scheme?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How long does it take to hear back from Simmons post VI and written exercise?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyones WG test stopped working midway. I am currently having this issue and don't know how to fix it. Can someone help me the deadline to complete is tomorrow and I doubt grad recruitment will see my email by then :( Edit: I have a loading screen that won't go away and my internet is fine
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from NRF for the summer vac scheme or have received the WG test?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I went to an event run by them a couple days ago and they said that the SJT isn't checked by grad recruitment and that there's a given pass mark for it. They also said that the score isn't considered alongside the written app you just need to pass
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    How would you structure this question, 'Please explain why you are interested in pursuing a career as a lawyer working in an international law firm? Why specifically are you interested in the firm?' (250 words) Would you start off with why law and then relate that to wanting to work at an...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi, When writing a cover letter for an insight day, does it have to be in the same format as a cover letter for a vacation scheme or training contract?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi, I was wondering how to answer this question, We strive for excellence for our clients and people. What will drive you to succeed at Taylor Wessing. I also wanted to ask is opening your own society an example of a significant achievement outside of you academic career?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello, With the question, "Law firms are all different - tell us about three things, which are personal to you, that you feel differentiate this law firm from other leading firms and encouraged you to apply" do you only speak about the research you have done on a firm or would you also link it...

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