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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If anyone is interested in the NRF front, last year I applied and was rejected within 48 hours and met all the criteria etc. This year I applied and was invited to WG. My app was significantly stronger this year, I’m a graduate so same eligibility so maybe last time it was just that my app was...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’m in the exact same position - working as a full time paralegal and working really long hours, I’m not sure how they’d take to me taking time off at Xmas so think I’m gonna have to go down the direct TC route, and then the firms I’m super super keen on that only recruit through VS applying for...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I've asked before but has anyone heard anything from Forsters...? I was offered a place on their summer VS but it was cancelled and they said they'd interview for direct TC instead at the end of summer/the year but its been radio silence sine. I have emailed once but heard absolutely nothing - I...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone had any communication with Forsters? I got their email about holding interviews towards the end of summer/year instead of the cancelled vac scheme and emailed them beginning of August just to see if they have any further info but didn’t get a response. I know they’ll tell everyone...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, I had a place on the forsters VS and it was cancelled, they said they would convert it to a final round TC interview instead but want to do them in person so they’d be towards the end of this year potentially next, so presumably that’s why you haven’t heard anything yet as they’re waiting...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I got rejected in May and applied to their direct TC in late March aha if that helps! And I do know of a few other rejections around May time! I might be mis remembering but I think a few direct TC AC invites went out in May too
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Im finishing an application for a firm that requires a cover letter on top of about 6 other questions. They have already asked 'why us' but not 'why law'. Would you say its best to focus the cover letter on why law, as I have already spent 300 words explaining why them? Or would it...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    There’s a specific thread for this somewhere! But I did the GDL last year whilst working part time - initially 24hrs a week in a bar then dropped to 16 a week in a shop. It was hard work but I came out with a commendation and managed to still socialise plenty and have a life etc. Generally...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    thanks guys! Ok I will just sit tight then haha
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks! Yeah that’s what I was thinking - I figured they’d offer their VS candidates TCs then start to look at direct TC apps, so useful to know their VS was this week! Thanks :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey has anyone done the Eversheds VS? I applied for direct TC so just wondering when the VS is so I can gauge some idea of when we might hear back for direct TC!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Ok thank you - I’m probably just overthinking it!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I know this is a bit of a nothingy question, but I was wondering what your thoughts are on how firms assess you. I know it varies, but for example if you missed some stuff out in the interview/gave a fluffy answer are they likely to read it in conjunction with your application and...
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Thank you!! That’s really helpful :)
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    Vacation Scheme - Recent Experience

    Firstly huge congrats on your vac scheme - you have to keep reminding yourself that you are there because the firm believe you deserve to be and have seen something in you that means they want you as part of their team. I know how intimidating a shiny linkedin profile can be, and it’s an easy...
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hey Alice, I have a question on lateral/internal partner hires. I have done some research and found the firm is quite keen on lateral hires. Would you say the advantage of this is expanding certain practice areas and their expertise builds up strength in certain sectors, am I missing anything...
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Heres the link! Yeah I thought it looked super useful, but the draw back is (I think) they’re done on US time (so are presumably US focused) but I stumbled across it and thought it was worth sharing :) https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/events/m-a-boot-camp
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    Virtual Opportunities With Law Firms - Updated List!

    Hogan lovells are running a 5 week ‘M&A boot camp’ you can sign up to via their website!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If you mean London as opposed to UK regional offices, I think there are a number of factors, things like: - Clients (tend to be larger/more varied by nature of the fact London is a financial centre and where lots of businesses have their HQ) - Practice areas/sectors (a private client firm...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey yeah you’re right! I had a place on their vac scheme but they cancelled it and initially said they’d interview us for a direct TC in summer instead. They’ve now sent that email saying we will still interview you for the direct but not until we can do in real life. Is a big shame as I...

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