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    Anyone selling a 'yourGDL notes' book?

    Hello! Just wondering if anyone has a most recent version of the 'your GDL notes' book they would consider selling me? Just reply here or DM me, thanks :)
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    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    To add to Jessica's point - I completed a winter virtual vac scheme this year and it was clear from my feedback at the end of the scheme that their decision was 90% based on the quality of the work I produced. With the virtual schemes, this is mostly what they have to go on (depending on how...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Travers VS offer! Thank you to those people I messaged for advice!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I interviewed on Thursday and he told me I'd hear back in a week.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker I have a VS next week with Jones Day- the grad rec has said there will be a list of tasks available to pick from (kind of like the inside Sherpa internships) but have said obviously you won’t be able to do them all. how many would you advise doing? And are there tasks you...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I submitted my app for Jones Day 3 days before the winter vac scheme deadline and got an offer. It's worth sending if it's a good app you've spent time on!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Very sweet, thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you, Jaysen!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    After a week of anxiously refreshing my email, I got the Jones Day Winter VS! The Friday 'yes' theory is standing strong here. Thank you to the lovely people who I spoke to in my PMs - routing for you too :) My mum had put a bottle of champagne in the fridge on Monday in anticipation- I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker what’s the usual process if the interview was with two partners and no grad rec? Do the partners have the final say?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Winter - and thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just had my interview with Jones Day and they said they recruit from interview on a rolling basis- so if you get offered a slot, I suggest booking the earlier dates!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You don't need to address it to Grad Rec don't worry
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Thank you!!
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Which email address did you send your request to? I emailed them ages ago but got no reply - thanks!
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Interesting! Let's see what's going to happen tomorrow...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    for the people on hold - did you apply later? I applied like 3 days before the deadline. Wondering if that's a factor. Also they never replied to me about my score on the WG so I have no idea what I got.
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    mine’s still on hold too!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anyone have any good tips/advice in regards to answering curveball questions? Would be interested to hear any super out there ones you've been asked! I've been asked about a time I broke a rule, and also to explain one of my 2nd yr modules to the interviewers as if they were 16...

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