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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey Nikki - I emailed grad rec last week asking for the report :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi - I answered a similar que to that on my Bird & Bird app and I approached it like that. I'm happy to share my answer with you if that would be helpful :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think that's a difficult one to answer because firms don't tend to have a set % to pass ie it's not like if a candidate gets 30 or above correct out of 40 they have passed. Firms seem to base it on a % based against how others who took the same questions did. Last year I failed every online...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I used JobTestPrep to pass WG tests! Even though firms use different providers the tests are often very similar and I've actually had the same questions, so I wouldn't worry about that as long as you're practicing watson glaser ques :)
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    What do after uni?

    Hey - yes I have experience with this! I've had several paralegal/legal assistant roles since graduating. I think some roles do require you to have completed the LPC, particularly in London, although I know several people there who also did not complete the LPC so it's definitely achievable...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm also still waiting - my interviewer said she was still doing interviews this week and I wouldn't hear until after those. Sure we'll hear by next week :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    10th and I only received the VI invite last night so try not to don't worry! Hope you heard good news soon :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    HSF VS rejection :( (applied near the deadline and completed test shortly after).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Bird & Bird VI invite :) (feels nice after my DLA rejection this week!) would love to hear anyones tips for this
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks, it was for the London office.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey - I think it was okay, one of the ques threw me off a bit but fingers crossed! What about you?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey - at the end of mine she said they were still interviewing this week and wouldn't make decisions until they had completed all interviews. I guess we'll hear end of this week/next! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    DLA rejection :( (applied 22nd dec and completed WG on 28th)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Really sorry to hear this, I understand how gutting it is getting rejected at this stage. You did amazing to get that far and will have learnt so much for the next one! Keep pushing and you’ll get that tc :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Perfect, thanks so much :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi - thanks for your advice! The word count for this question is 500, would you still only talk about one sector and one practice area?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, I was thinking of approaching it by picking three sectors/practice areas I'm interested in and then explaining why - similar to why the firm que. Would be interesting to hear how others have approached it :)
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    I'm in the same position and doing mine tomorrow :)

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