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  1. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is the increase in competition largely a COVID issue? Or is this just a natural accumulation of more and more people rolling over from previous cycles combined with new students?
  2. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Is this for the London Office? I've heard nothing so more PFOs heading my way it seems 😂
  3. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah I’ve emailed them now - probably another PFO that failed to come though 🤪
  4. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    At the risk of sounding like a broken record - is anyone else still waiting on DLA?
  5. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Big ooft - never mind then 😂
  6. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got the Stephenson Harwood PFO... though I never received a WG link? Should I email them?
  7. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if your background in a video interview has an effect on getting through to the next round? I've done two VIs this cycle and haven't got past either of them, but the feedback I've had when using the TCLA Video Interview simulator is that nothing is really wrong and I'm coming...
  8. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same - feeling slightly less cheesed off about that Gowling Rejection now...
  9. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah just got mine - I even had a mini do-over. Had IT issues during the vid interview so asked if I could do it again and they said yes. I literally knew the questions to a video interview and prepped the answers in advance and I still got the PFO. I’ve been doing this for four years, had...
  10. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Feeling very similar - we’ve just got to keep pushing and trust the process. Average age to get a TC is 25 apparently so still plenty of time!
  11. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Had to ask what a PFO meant 😂 but also received one from SPB yesterday - oh well, we go again 👊
  12. Sebastian Clark

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is anyone else applying to Gowling WLG? They have a section asking the following: You can use this section to upload any documents that you feel are relevant to your application (e.g. references, transcripts, etc.). Please note this is not mandatory. Would a CV be appropriate here? Should I...
  13. Sebastian Clark

    Simmons & Simmons Application Thread

    Hi all! Thought I would create an S&S thread. Just a quick one on this - as I'm sure people know, S&S are fairly light on application questions, instead (presumably) focusing on how well you do on the SJT, Video interview etc. Their only question is the classic: Please give details of your...
  14. Sebastian Clark

    What time on Deadline Day?

    Ok, thanks all! Will try to get my last two off in plenty of time then!
  15. Sebastian Clark

    What time on Deadline Day?

    May seem like a stupid question, but wanted to double check: With most firms having their training contract deadline day on the 31st of July, does this mean the deadline is 23:59 on the 30th? (i.e when it's officially 00:00 on the 31st, the window shuts?) Or is it just 23:59 ON the 31st, and...
  16. Sebastian Clark

    'Self Betterment' in lockdown with a full time role..?

    Yeah, that all makes sense - just thought I'd check. Thanks all!
  17. Sebastian Clark

    'Self Betterment' in lockdown with a full time role..?

    Hi all, I've seen a lot of advice being given to training contract hopefuls about making sure that you have 'learnt something' during this lockdown period so you can demonstrate at interview that you have used the time productively. However, I am still in full time employment, and while I'm...

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