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  1. Jony

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    @Jessica Booker might have some insight on firms and typos
  2. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    is this for the spring scheme? Congrats!
  3. Jony

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    What do you kind folk this about a question like this? "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form." (300 words) (on a separate page to the main questions) I don't want to...
  4. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Did you manage to get an interview?
  5. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    There's someone who was invited to interview already!
  6. Jony

    Dechert application

    Really helpful, guys. Thanks!
  7. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    As a BAME applicant I always ask law firms what they're doing to retain diverse talent, rather than what they're doing to recruit - so I emphasise that creating an inclusive environment that incentivises people to *stay* with the firm is, arguably, even more important than pulling in 40% BAME...
  8. Jony

    Dechert application

    Am currently applying to Dechert and the two (easy) questions are making me think harder than usual. Q1 Please explain why you want to pursue a career as a commercial solicitor and why you would like to practice at Dechert. Q2: Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging...
  9. Jony

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    So I got an acceptance to DLA Piper's open day but I'm assuming they aren't competitive this year because I only had to send in my CV?
  10. Jony

    Mental Health/Resilience Training For Aspiring Lawyers?

    Great idea Jaysen - not sure how you would go about doing it but I think it's something lots of folks here would want. I'd go on about ali abdaal and wim hof, but personally from my time in the military (and life after!) the following really helps. 1) SEAL Team Visualisation exercises...
  11. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats on making it to the VI! I'm sending mine off soon and wondering if folks have been invited for ACs or if Baker is still dealing with a backlog somewhere.
  12. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Any updates on Baker's spring scheme from anyone?
  13. Jony

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Looking forward to seeing you all there! Don't be a stranger, just look for a tallish Singaporean dude called Jonathan ;D Wish it was in person so we could all mingle and get to know each other better, but this'll do!
  14. Jony

    The Official Vacation Scheme Diaries Thread

    This would be awesome! Look forward to sharing it for the summer :D
  15. Jony

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    You guys are doing legendary stuff on a 3-staff-team basis. HUGE kudos for the work y'all do! (not applying for the scholarship but just wanted to thank ya, Jaysen)
  16. Jony

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    This thread has more suspense than folks waiting for the PS5 to come out :D all the best guys
  17. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah, you're very fortunate :) Yes, you will be in vacation time and therefore eligible!
  18. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hello you amazing people! :) I was offered an Ashurst winter vac scheme, but unfortunately because of my Tier 4 status (which means I can't work more than 20 hours) (even if it's my last week of online school!) I wasn't able to accept it. Due to the urgency of me being in 3rd year Law, would...
  19. Jony

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    I just got a Shearman open day invite :)

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