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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks, this is really helpful.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I know this has been spoken about a lot before but I was wondering if anyone had advice on the best way to approach asking for an extension on a decision re a training contract offer so that you can complete another vac scheme to compare etc.? I obviously want to be respectful and...
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Thank you so much! That's really helpful and has definitely put my mind at ease. I think it is easy to feel like the tasks are going to be unmanageable when approaching a vac scheme with v little legal experience and a non-law degree but I feel happier now.
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    Ask a Future Magic Circle (Allen & Overy) Trainee Anything!

    Hi Neville, I also have a vac scheme at HSF coming up and this has been really helpful to read. As someone also coming from a non-law background, what would your advice be regarding legal research? I am particularly uncertain of how to approach it (where it look/what it is important/how much of...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hello all, are there any threads or articles with advice re. writing legal research notes (in a vac scheme setting)? Or would anyone have any advice?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard a peep either...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks so much!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I am sure this has been asked before so am sorry but what are people's experiences like with paying for WG practice tests? I feel like I've done all the free ones multiple times so am merely remembering the answers rather than testing myself but I have a feeling that if I buy them...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah that is pretty much my reasoning! Thank you.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would definitely echo what people have said here about the fast stream being an amazing opportunity. Also, I know of people who studied law, completed the fast stream and then went on to train to be a solicitor. It is really valuable experience even if you decide you do want to take the law route!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks Jaysen!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!!! That is really really helpful
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any advice on how to explain why you have chosen to apply to a firm's office without undermining the importance/value of their other offices in the UK??? Any help would be appreciated!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone who has done an Osborne Clarke AC before were there a lot of competency questions in the interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't seen anyone who has been rejected post-GBA I don't think ?? I was assuming that they are waiting until they have finished ACs to give out rejections but have no info to support that
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If anyone has any advice or tips re. Osborne Clarke's assessment centre I'd be really grateful!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, is there a thread anywhere specifically about training contract interviews/interview experiences at the end of vac schemes? Alternatively, if anyone has done a vac scheme with HSF and could shed some light on the end of vs interview that would be amazing!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone still waiting on Taylor Wessing post games based assessment?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone actually been rejected from PM yet or have people only heard about getting through to the test?

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