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    Direct TC or vac scheme?

    Hello! I am a penultimate student at a lower-ranked Russell Group, currently doing a placement year at a magic circle firm. I am wondering for the following firms if I have a chance of applying for their direct training contract. I am not against vacation schemes, however, as I work full time, i...
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    Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser

    Hi everyone, Has anyone else taken the Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser test recently? I just finished it this morning, still feeling nervous after it! Did anyone receive their score right away, or after a few days? Just wanted to know anyone else's thoughts on it and whether they've heard back...
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    Baker McKenzie 1

    Baker McKenzie Dear Ms Nicola Stanley, I am a final year LLB Law student at [redacted] and I am applying for a Spring Vacation Scheme at Baker McKenzie. Attending the ‘Deals that fuel the Global economy’ event with Legal Cheek made me admire the role of a commercial lawyer who stands at the...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi all! Let me introduce myself: I'm Jacob, and, alongside @Naomi U and @Dheepa I've just joined TCLA as part of the forum team. This thread will be an AMA for all three of us! By way of introduction, I'm a future trainee at Travers Smith LLP (commencing Sept '23) and I'm currently in my final...
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    Baker McKenzie D&I Question

    Hi guys, I'm currently applying for a vacation scheme at Baker McKenzie, but I don't understand the below question: [...] Please outline which diversity & inclusion Baker groups you would support, and detail any initiatives you may have previously been involved in. I understand the first part...
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    Baker McKenzie AC

    Has anyone gone through a Baker McKenzie AC? I have one coming up and I really want to do well as I've had a sea full of rejections in my cycles. Any advice is welcome :)

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