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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hi guys Does anyone know if you can request WG results? And if you fail the test do they automatically reject you via email or is it also a waiting process? Thanks!
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    SQE - general discussion

    Hi all. I have a few SQE questions 1) If you take the GDL do you then have to do SQE1 and SQE2? So three years of studying in total? 2) If you are a non-law student, with no GDL, is there an extra pre-course and if so does this add an additional time onto your studies? I am confused as to...
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    hello - does anyone know whether they review your app before inviting you to take the WG test? Many thanks :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Can you explain what the difference is? Do you not need to use examples in a strength-based interview? Thanks!
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    Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. I have 3 different ideas for this question but all have been thought of in the past it appears after doing a google search. Do you think this is a problem? Also I assume a new tax can be classed as a new law? many thanks!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hi guys, How has everyone been approaching the voluntary work section - have you put non-law voluntary work in here? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I spoke to Grad Rec and they said the earliest direct TC ACs are in Feb/ March? Odd!
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi @Paul - Shearman & Sterling I was due to attend your webinar but was held up at work. Is there a recording I can access? many thanks :)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker Can you offer any advice for interviews? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I also applied 1 month ago - heard nothing!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. Have a question:is it ok to use the same competency example in a video interview as you used on an application form? Obviously making sure its more detailed? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks I applied on 23rd October!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Invite to Latham & Watkins winter VS interview. Has anyone got any tips please??
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, can i ask how you know this information and whether you have heard back? Thanks!
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    Where Firms Recruit From (Direct TC/VS)

    This is great. Anyone know if HL is nearer 50% or 100% for VS recruitment? Would like to apply for direct but only if I have a fair chance !
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you. Also if i currently work somewhere (started October 2019) but attended an open day October 2020 - does the open day go first in chronological order ? Seems obvious but I am not 100% sure !
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well. Have a basic question which may have been answered before. If i am applying to an independent UK firm is it advised to leave out an open day I attended at a US firm from my work experience? Thank you!!!

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