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  1. lawstudent523

    SJT Pratice - Job test prep

    Hi there, Has anyone used Job Test Prep to prepare for Vac Scheme SJTs? My concern is that they are not law focused, so might not mirror a law SJT. Is this the case? On that note, are there any other resources to practice SJTs? Thank you!!
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    • a&o job test prep linklaters linklaters application situational judgement sjt vac scheme watson glaser
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  2. T

    Growing trend towards hiring Paralegals? E.g. Shoosmiths 2023…

    Hi all, Interested to hear what you think, a friend of mine and I were discussing applications recently and this topic came up. We have been noticing a growing trend among firms who seem to openly advertise vac schemes and TCs but then end up just hiring from paralegals. The friend in...
  3. mark34

    Chances of securing a vacation scheme

    Hi, I am a second-year undergraduate at a decent Russel group seeking advice on my chances for a vac scheme next year. I have decent pre-university grades, with A*A*A*A. I have a few spring weeks in banking, accounting and multiple open days + a first-year law scheme in my second year of...
  4. EM23

    White & Case Spring/Summer Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi All, Wanted to ask if for the "Careers Events" section of the vacation scheme application if you simply list the events you have been to or if anyone has gone a little more in-depth with this section? Thanks! :)
  5. baileyjozef

    A&O Winter Vac Scheme 2022

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience they are happy to share regarding what happens on A&O’s vac schemes as I haven’t been able to find too much!! I’m attending the Winter one, and would really appreciate any tips regarding: - technical preparation beforehand - the sort of tasks one...
  6. baileyjozef

    Allen & Overy Winter Vac Scheme 2022

    Hey all was just wondering if anyone had a rough idea how long A&O generally take to get back to you following assessment days? Had mine last Wednesday (12th October) but can’t find any consensus as to when I should stop expecting a call and just assume the worst. Thanks!
  7. AnonymousUser

    First Year Results and Vac Schemes

    Hi All, I just had a query concerning Vac Scheme applications with my first year grades. Just a little context, for A levels I got 4A* and attend a top 10 RG university. For my first year, I averaged at 66 (with 2 firsts, 2 high 2:1s and 2 high 2:2s- one of which was contract). Whilst I am...
  8. H

    Disclosing past mental health problem in application

    Hi, I am applying for a vac scheme, where the question asks my greatest achievement to date. I am using a sporting achievement, and one aspect that I mention is fact that it required a lot of resilience, as I had to eat a lot, but had just recovered from an eating disorder. Is this...
    • hahei
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    • application application advice application help application question application tips vac scheme vacation vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  9. W

    i am being ignored by vac scheme organisers?

    I was picked out to do a vac scheme for a large international firm based on my excellent performance in a university class. (This opportunity was given by someone who came in to the uni from the firm). I received the offer to undertake the vac scheme, and I was able to skip all the application...
  10. chichi

    No vacation schemes secured

    Hi guys, I'm quite new around here and I'd really appreciate some guidance. I'm a second-year Law student on a 3-year course. Admittedly, I did apply to the vac schemes late but I sent in a decent amount of applications, rejected from 4 so far, and not feeling that confident about the rest, at...
    • chichi
    • Thread
    • 2021 2022 advice application rejection second year summer vac scheme training contract vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
  11. Jacob Miller

    My experience of the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme *Successful conversion - future trainee*

    Hi all, As promised, the following will be a brief breakdown of my experience of the Travers Smith Vacation Scheme after seeing a flurry of offers made in recent days. It will only be a 'whistle-stop tour', so to speak - it's really designed to be a basis from which other questions can flow...
  12. A

    Work Experience 50 words

    Hi All I am currently drafting a vac scheme application and the work experience section has a 50-word limit! I would really appreciate any advice/tips on what should be included in this v.small word limit. Thanks!
  13. A

    Why do you want to be a solicitor at an *international law firm*?

    Hi all. Obviously, this is a standard question. However, I note that firms differ in how they phrase the question - some firms simply ask "why a commercial solicitor", and others "why a commercial solicitor at an *international* firm". All the firms I'm applying to are "international firms", so...
    • Am92
    • Thread
    • application advice application form application help application question commercial law international law firm training contract applications vac scheme why law
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  14. A

    Extracurricular activities question

    A question for one of my vac scheme applications is: Please provide details of your main extracurricular interests and achievements. How have these interests and achievements helped you to develop the skills that you will need as a commercial solicitor? What's the best way to approach this? Is...
    • Am92
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    • achievements application advice application form extra-curricular skills training contract vac scheme
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  15. Jacob Miller

    Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi All! Please see below my Guide to Assessed Negotiation Exercises at Assessment Centres and during Vacation Schemes. This guide has been built from my own experiences of assessed and real-world negotiations as well as having consulted with Grad Rec specialists. This is also the first in a...
    • Jacob Miller
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    • applications assessed negotiation assessment assessment centre assessment day interviews negotiation negotiation exercise vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  16. E

    should solicitors challenge their partners/superiors?

    this is the kind of question that I find particularly hard in situational interviews/tests. E.g. you've been working on a project and are almost done, but then your boss tells you that there's been a massive change and you need to start over again. Or, something like helping your client pay as...
  17. E

    If clients are increasingly unwilling to pay high fees, how else can law firms make money?

    I've seen a few variations of this question, e.g.: given that London clients are not willing to pay as high fees as Wall Street clients, how can UK firms stay competitive against US firms? or How can firms survive the proliferation of AI which may render charging high fees for services...
  18. J

    CMS Opportunities SCOTLAND!

    Hi everybody! I am a brand ambassador for CMS this year specifically in Scotland and at the University of Glasgow! I wanted to start this thread specifically for anybody who is undertaking a Scottish law degree as the process and eligibility can differ! If you are undertaking an English law...
    • JW
    • Thread
    • cms cms academy vac scheme vacation scheme
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Discussion
  19. C

    Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?

    I was hoping to start a thread on which firms recruit from their VS or TC, as I am trying to figure out if it is worth it for me to apply to some direct TCs If there is already a comprehensive thread detailing this then please let me know! And also if any of the info is incorrect, then also...
  20. A

    First year non-law grades

    Hey guys, I wanted to quickly ask a question about the importance of grades in vac scheme applications at MC/SC and US firms. I'm currently a first year non-law student at a RG university, and have averaged a 68 in first year which i'm really happy with. However I have only achieved 41 in an...

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