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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
This is a really interesting one. The general advice I've seen is to always make these answers sound like a positive - you could perhaps talk about the amount time that lawyers still need to spend on process-based work such as due-diligence, proofreading, and admin; this means less time is...- LegalUser
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Congratulations! That is exceptional !!- LegalUser
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Did anyone who applied for the direct TC @ BCLP LLP heard anything?- LegalUser
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Macfarlanes 2021 Training Contract Assessment Centre
Thanks so much, @Jaysen - this is incredibly helpful! Just wanted to follow up if you had advice/could point to resources that might assist in helping us with the format of a client letter and memo to an internal partner. I'm assuming the former requires full prose and formal language etc...- LegalUser
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
My experiences in this respect were a while ago too - it hasn't stopped me mentioning things outside of work that I did at 16 or during undergraduate. Science Competitions, Volunteering Time caring for elderly relatives Extracurricular I tend to think they just want to see you have a...- LegalUser
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I felt absolutely the same with this and the most useful advice for keeping my nerves down from a partner I met on work experience was to breathe intentionally, be present (so only focus on what is being asked in the moment/task), and treat everyone you meet as a potential colleague that you...- LegalUser
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Has anyone applied to CRS? Having trouble finding a thread for it here. This question, which is 250 words, is a tricky one, especially as they want you to focus on *one* thing. Any one have any advice? "If you were given the opportunity to change one thing at Charles Russell Speechlys, what...- LegalUser
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I have still to do the VI - I wondered if you might be able to explain the format? I'm not clear on the amount of questions they ask and how long we have? Any general advice? I completely understand there are limitations here. Good Luck with you application! :)- LegalUser
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Hey, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I haven't been able to find it elsewhere, does anyone have any advice for Dechert's Video Interview or been through it before? I'm not clear of the format and general advice would be a big help! :(:eek:- LegalUser
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- Forum: Applications Discussion