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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I think all my outstanding applications are over a month in waiting now... I’m not feeling too hopeful
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Same. Not sure if there are spaces anymore!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, is it acceptable to ask for an update on the status of my application, that’s post application, a month after applying? (via email)?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Travers VS placements are being confirmed and I’m still here waiting to find out post app! :oops:
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    In my opinion: •Local expertise that comes from deep roots in that city/area. On the contrary, a law firm might have an office in say, Lisbon, but might not necessarily have as deep roots - especially if it’s either had to hire people or bring people in. •Reduced cost. The firm doesn’t have...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    This was BCLP’s response: “Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an exact update at this time but we are aiming to get back to everyone within the next couple of weeks. This is a very busy time for us but we appreciate your patience.” Also, I haven’t heard anything...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied 11th January and I’ve just emailed them to ask for an update
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Sorry to hear it! I keep telling myself it all happens for a reason - it helps somewhat! Do you mind if I ask when you applied? Did you hear back post app?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I haven’t heard back either way yet! Killing me.
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    Struggling With LPC?

    Do the subsequent workshops go over private companies etc? For example, we were told public companies would not be examined so we knew to avoid that in the reading, which could save reading 8 pages or whatever. Do you not have any direction like that?
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    Struggling With LPC?

    In my view, the books should only be used to supplement your lectures/workshops. The lectures and workshops are the groundwork and also what you’re likely to be examined on. Therefore, when I do my reading, I focus on what the lectures titles were for example. This makes it easier to focus and...
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    Struggling With LPC?

    If it’s any help, I struggled when I started the LPC too. It’s a lot of information presented in a different way to undergraduate. My advice is to stick with it, and you begin to see the bigger picture of what you're learning. I would make sure you just keep your notes in order - that being...
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    Struggling With LPC?

    Are you doing it full time? Is it open note?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Still waiting on Dechert and Travers! Applied for Dechert on the 27th December
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congrats! When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
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    Weil Fast Track Scheme Application

    Weil is well known for its work with private equity firms. So how might AI affect clients like Montagu Private Equity? It might help them make investment decisions. You might find this useful...
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    Weil Fast Track Scheme Application

    What did you choose from the news?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Waiting on five now and the longer time goes on the less positive I’m feeling! Haven’t got through post app at all yet - which is deflating in the midst of interview season.

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