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  1. websterl

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I'm just posting on a couple of a threads in case anyone is interested. As I've come to the end of my TC journey, I am now looking to sell quite a few of texts second-hand at reasonable prices that definitely helped me. - All You Need to Know About The City by Christopher Stoakes - All...
  2. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks for the messages everyone, replying on first-come, first-served basis. Other books I've unearthed: - Numerical Reasoning Tests by how2become - Critical Thinking Tests by how2become - Bar Course Aptitude Tests by how2become (really good practice for the WG) - Training Contract...
  3. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. As I've come to the end of my TC journey, I am now looking to sell quite a few of texts second-hand at very reasonable prices that definitely helped me. These include: - All You Need to Know About The City by Christopher Stoakes - All You Need to...
  4. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. As I've come to the end of my TC journey, I am now looking to sell quite a few of texts second-hand at very reasonable prices that definitely helped me. These include Christopher Stoakes's series, Numerical Reasoning Tests, Critical Thinking Tests...
  5. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I had the same thing, I was placed in the 9th percentile. I am not sure what went so wrong...
  6. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received a TC offer from Jones Day hours after receiving first-stage rejections from Addleshaw Goddard and SPB! My suggestion would be to apply to as many firms as is possible, without compromising quality, as there is definitely an element of random luck involved. Happy to answer any...
  7. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood for the S/S Vac Schemes?
  8. websterl

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me too! I haven't heard of anyone progressing on to the next stage, so hopefully they're just taking their time.
  9. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    As I did not hear back from Travers Smith about my application, I emailed to ask to withdraw my application from the Winter Vac Scheme so that I could reapply to the Summer Vac Scheme. I received a reply from Grad Rec saying this was fine and that I would have to reapply. I take this to mean...
  10. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, I was wondering how far back people go when they include details of work experience. For reference, I started university in 2015 and graduated in 2019. Do you think it is ok to include work experience (unrelated to law) that I completed in 2015? Thanks
  11. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes I was inclined to say Assumption Made for 2 and 3, but the initial statement gives no indication that what is proved logically will actually have an effect on the person's belief.. Hard one!
  12. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I have been practising the Watson Glaser using JobTestPrep. There's one question under assumption section that I'd welcome some feedback on. On statements two and three I am inclined to put Assumption Made, but on further interrogation, I think it is Assumption Not Made for all three. 'If you...
  13. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard anything from the following firms: - - Mishcon de Reya - Latham & Watkins - Simmons & Simmons (post tests & VI) - Linklaters (post tests) - White & Case
  14. websterl

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anyone know if the time taken to complete the Watson Glaser is taken into account when they calculate the percentile you're in?

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