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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Got the phone call yesterday offering me a TC after completing the spring VS. Best of luck to everyone who has an upcoming VS/ TC interview, you can do it!!
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    Vacation Scheme Diaries

    I would also be happy to participate, I have one confirmed VS at the minute :)
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    Summer Training Contract Deadlines

    Which firms accept both a VS and TC application in the same cycle? I'm not sure if a list exists but if it does and someone could signpost me to it, I would be v grateful :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    For anyone still waiting to hear from Freshfields, I emailed and they said we will know within the next two weeks.
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    Brand Ambassadors

    baker mckenzie!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm still waiting for a WG!! Getting a bit nervous...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I received exactly the same email. Can I ask what you mean by a year too early, do BCLP only accept applications from final years?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    For those waiting, I just received AC invite for Linklaters summer VS!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    From memory I don't think I had the option to choose a second preference. Ok thank you Jaysen, I will email in the morning for clarification. I think the hardest part is not knowing how many other candidates received a similar email, time will tell...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Post interview, I received the following email... "After careful consideration of your application, I regret that you have not been selected for a place on the winter placement scheme... However, we would still like to consider you for our spring and summer placement schemes and for a training...
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    Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?

    Clyde & Co also recruit solely through their vac scheme. From their website, "At Clyde & Co we recruit our trainees exclusively via our Vacation Schemes."
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    Training Contract Applications

    Are Autumn TC applications specifically for final year students or is it possible to apply as a penultimate year student?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Very sorry to hear this Hazel especially as you come across as a very strong candidate. Chin up - I'm sure there is something even better coming your way!
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    Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?

    - Two MC first year 'vac schemes' - Two months working for an in house legal team - Various open days - An upcoming Easter vac scheme
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    Which Law firms do not recruit heavily from Vac Schemes?

    As a penultimate year student applying to a firm which does not recruit heavily from their vac scheme, would it be a better idea to apply directly for a TC?
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    Biggest weakness

    Sorry not the firm but the legal world in general, apply that weakness to being a lawyer/ trainee and how it could be a problem but end with how you are trying to work on the weakness. I always try to sandwich a negative with a positive during an interview situation.
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    Biggest weakness

    This question requires a very personal response - I always state my weakness, link it back to the firm (to show I've thought about the q), and then how I'm working on this weakness. It's so easy to tell if someone is lying in response to this question and everyone knows they have at least one...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I've heard nothing from BCLP and applied over two weeks ago!
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    £5 Amazon voucher for every interview experience you share (this cycle)

    I had my interview for the Stephenson Harwood vacation scheme this week, if anyone wants any advice feel free to message me personally!

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