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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Of course! From what I remember you're given between 30s and 1min to prepare your answers, and 1min to answer. The questions are mainly strengths based rather than motivational, so expect to be asked questions that ask you to draw on key competencies such as 'tell us about a time when you...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congratulations Ruth! Following on from @Alice G’s points above, I think it’s important to bear in mind who the reader is. For example, if you’re writing a letter to a client, they’ll want to see that you’re able to speak concisely and clearly without using complex legal terminology. Also, if...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi all, I wanted to share a few words I thought might be encouraging! After three rigorous application cycles, lots of tears and a lot of self doubt, I’ve managed to secure my dream training contract at Baker McKenzie. I’ve thought long and hard about what changed this time round and I’ve...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    So sorry this is really late, but if you still need tips feel free to message me! If you’ve already recorded the VI, best of luck!!
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    What do you want to ask a Baker McKenzie trainee?

    Hi! Where can I find this interview? :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I think the main strategy behind it is that you're able to combine the international firm's great service that clients are clearly drawn to with well rounded knowledge from those that have been on the ground for extended periods of time. For example, lots of African countries often have their...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi all! I was just wondering if anyone here has done the PwC Vacation Scheme Video Interview/Career Conversation before? :)
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    DLA Piper Interview

    Hi Catherine, I second what Will said above - it is really hard to prepare for! I wrote all my notes out but made sure not to read off of them too much when I was presenting. However my advice would be to work as quickly as possible and to plan your structure as you go along. I had the group...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Does anyone have any advice regarding PwC’s Career Unlocked Assessment?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Yes it is for Bakers - thank you so much for the advice!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi everyone! Quick question - if a firm has offered three different assessment centre dates to choose from, do you think the date chosen has any bearing on your chance of success? Would you advise choosing the earliest date possible?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    This is a great approach - thanks for sharing!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    This is great advice Jaysen - thank you!
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    DLA Piper AC

    I don't think you need to just yet - I know a few people that applied in November that still haven't heard back so I reckon you're okay! :)
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    DLA Piper AC

    Hi! I sent my application off on the 30/12 and heard today so just over 2 weeks!
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    DLA Piper AC

    Hi everyone - I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice regarding the group exercise, interview and analysis? Also regarding the running of the day as a whole? Thank you!
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    DLA Piper AC

    Not that I'm aware of - I've just logged in and everything seems the same, I got my AC invite today
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi all! I have an AC coming up for a VS and I completed a Winter Vac but was unsuccessful in securing a training contract. How do you think I should approach this if I'm asked why I wasn't able to convert the VS into a TC?

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