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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is that for the workshop? I’m still waiting to hear! I applied way back in August so not holding out much hope given the first workshop is a week or two away.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Today. Very short turnaround. I was told I didn’t meet the benchmark
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    CMS rejection post WG test!
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    Common mistakes on application forms.....

    What helped me was to take a step back and properly reflect on what I wanted from my career in general. Sitting myself down and asking ‘what do you want from your career’ led me to very generic words like ‘challenge’ and ‘client facing’. But then I asked myself why I enjoyed these things, which...
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    Looking for Application Answers - £5 Amazon Gift Card

    Happy to forward on any in relation to the above!
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    CMS 2020/1 Opportunities

    Hi there, I was wondering if the Watson Glaser test invite is sent to everyone or is it the second stage after your application has been screened? Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Most firms will look at them but I wouldn’t say you’re wasting time if you meet their minimum requires (2:1 achieved or predicted). There’s only certain firms that really focus on particular modules grades (S&M and contract law spring to mind).
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Heard back from Bird & Bird as well - accepted onto its open day!
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    CAC 2021

    I did. It was quite tough!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird about the virtual open day? I applied on the 25th September and nothing yet!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I'm interested to know a bit more about how recruiters calculate disadvantages from postcodes/schools - mainly to see what it says about mine! I’ve found this document from 2016 but it mainly covers London...
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    CAC 2021

    Hey! Has anyone received the practice test invitation yet? They said Wednesday but I haven’t received anything yet. Thanks!
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    Interest in a commercial issue but no hard evidence to support it

    Also take a look at The Chancery Lane Project - you could get some volunteering experience either through assisting with drafting climate change precedents or taking part in hackathons. You can then align that experience with why commercial law.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    AG Rejection! Applied in April
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I agree with Daniel; a new thread per cycle makes more sense
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Same! Best of luck to those waiting to hear
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Applied in April and still waiting! Not holding my breath

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