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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haven't been on here in a while as I've been focusing on exams but I think transparency posts really add to understanding of the process and of how difficult it really is (especially when it comes to acknowledging success in respect of non-success). I'd set out at the beginning of this year...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks for that Jessica. Also, in an interview is it okay to talk about examples from work experience that you have left off an application due to space constraints? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    OC in Bristol are aiming for the two weeks to be in-person, so Simmons might take a similar approach!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    They put me through to the direct TC route a while back like the above poster and in their email it seemed as though they had filled their vacation scheme. I would say it's a good thing you haven't heard yet, as they may still be considering you for their Open Day!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    pomodoro technique!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica A firm I had an assessment centre with, for a vacation scheme, has encouraged me to re-apply for their training contract twice - in their initial PFO and when I asked for feedback. Both times stressed that my application for the vacation scheme was very strong. However, the...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Was wondering if anyone has any experience interviewing for a paralegal position with a firm they have secured a vac scheme (or TC) with? Bit unsure of how to prepare for one apart from generic info off of Google..
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think you only really miss out on M&A coverage and their Lex column on the standard student subscription. Unis tend to have enterprise subscriptions which include the premium content. My uni has a subscription but does not advertise it anywhere, I literally just found the link by googling.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I listen to Wake Up to Money, and read the Times and the FT; I've also found webinars that firms or otherwise have put on over the last year or so very useful. Also, don't discount user comments on newspaper websites either - they can sometimes be surprisingly informative. Having said that, I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Doesn't look like it: https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/kingsley-napley/true-picture/229/1##firm-profile
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yikes. I certainly wouldn't be comfortable doing that (without being vaccinated), but as others have said it's really down to personal preference.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry, it is an assessment centre for a training contract which would occur during another firm's vac scheme, if I got the vac scheme.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've been invited to a direct TC AC today but it might clash with a different vacation scheme. I'm meant to find out whether I got on the vacation scheme next week, did the AC over two weeks ago. Should I chase my outcome with the other firm as I don't want to keep the other waiting too long...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Osborne Clarke vacation scheme !! 😭😭
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    Free Month of TCLA Premium (Bronze) - Every Week From Monday!

    That's a really nice surprise! Thank you very much!! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Only 250 words, though rolling application.
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    This on NFTs is absolutely astounding: Beeple collage smashes digital art record with $69.3m sale. I'm actually a collector but cannot understand the appeal at all when it comes to NFT digital art, especially when the sums are that big.

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