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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi! So I have never done an assessment day before and I have been invited to the assessment day for Howard Kennedy - it's their final stage and is made up of a group assessment in the morning and final partner interview in the afternoon. I feel okay for the group assessment but I have no idea...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anybody been in the position before where you literally cannot bring yourself to do applications (because you tell yourself you're not good enough/because you put yourself down/because you question whether you even want it enough - potentially an excuse) and then a whole cycle goes by and...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica I am having trouble explaining why I am drawn to private client work with no previous experience in it. I know in my heart of hearts that I will enjoy advising and working for individuals who require advice about all aspects of their personal lives. I feel as though I will find it...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Something I am trying which seems to be working is literally just bullet point planning your answer. Write all the key points you want to get down and make sure your whole application has a structure and you have included all the points you want in it. I feel like it takes me longer sometimes...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I take way way way too long!! I am working full time as a paralegal and often finish at 7/8pm so I don't get much time on weeknights. But I struggle to stay focussed on the weekends and also find time to relax. When I do start writing I become a perfectionist and take ages to just write one...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I am drafting my work history section for applications and I am wondering how many work experiences I should include. Since graduating from the GDL in 2018, I have had experience in 4 different law firms as a paralegal. At university I had lots of part time jobs, as I did at school...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, there is a full question on a vac scheme application (along with just one other) which asks to list any awards, prizes etc that I have won (not including my degree) and number them 1-5. Do you think this means I have to actually list 5 awards/prizes? I genuinely don't think I have...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker, It is my first cycle where I will be applying for vac schemes and I was wondering how different the answers should be from training contract application answers? Should I still write them in a way where I mainly link my answers and examples to wanting a career in law at...
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    Open days/virtual events as graduate

    Hi there! Not entirely sure where I should have posted this question so here goes: I am trying to really make my applications stand out by using some inside knowledge about the firms I am applying to. I know that the best way to do this is through personally speaking to employees at law fairs...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Still waiting on Penningtons!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Still waiting on Boodle!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you for the info, that's strange that people haven't heard back yet when non-vac schemers are being invited to final interviews! I wish you the best of luck
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I applied for their direct TC and haven’t heard back at all. @Jessica Booker can I assume they are waiting to make a decision on their vac schemers first before they start on the direct TC applications? I haven’t heard yet of somebody who has got a response from them following a direct TC app.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard from Penningtons Manches Cooper recently? I applied in June and saw they’re responding on a rolling basis.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Lewis Silkin rejection also!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    By their email, it sounded like they’ll only respond by tomorrow if we are shortlisted... so if we don’t hear, we know we haven’t been shortlisted?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard back yet from Boodle Hatfield, Penningtons or Lewis Silkin? I received an email from Lewis Silkin saying that if we have been shortlisted, we will know by 29 July. Does that mean if they don’t shortlist us we just won’t hear back?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hiya, have you heard back from Boodle after applying for a direct TC??
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi all, I have posted on the other thread but in case anyone has missed it, Forsters are still accepting applications for the 2022 training contract and the deadline still stands but they are waiting to assess people further until they can do so in person. This may be later on in the year or...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi All! I was slightly confused about the Forsters situation as the applications were still open but I was seeing all of these messages. I emailed HR to confirm and received the following in response: "We are still accepting and reviewing applications for the 2022 training contract, although...

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