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  1. M

    Sidley Austin VS Interview

    Hey everyone, I just received an interview invite from Sidley Austin for the spring/summer vacation scheme (very surprising considering I don't meet their AAA A-Level requirements in the slightest nor do I have a high 2.1) Can't really find anything online about the interview structure other...
  2. reedyboy

    Sidley Vac Scheme interview

    Hey guys, I have an interview with Sidley next week and thought it would be good to hear from people about their experiences. I get the impression it is much more of a conversational interview and unlikely to be a set menu of questions, but just wondering if anyone has been interviewed here...
  3. reedyboy

    Sidley Austin application question

    Hi guys, The Sidley application has this question on its work experiences section. "Detail your extra curricular activities and interests and positions of responsibility. Please state what you feel you have gained from them and how others have benefited from your involvement. (250 words...

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