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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    "We believe you have recently been in a car accident that wasn't your fault..."
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    Law firms & Diversity

    I feel like I give a long speech to every interview question 😅 I've had it crop up in some form in most of my interviews this year. Mills & Reeve asked me why diversity was important to me, and then asked me (something along the lines of) how I would promote diversity as a trainee.
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    Law firms & Diversity

    This is basically the answer I've given in interviews when I'm asked why diversity matters to me, so it makes perfect sense to me!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I meant no offence and I'm sorry if I did.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    With due respect, I wasn't suggesting anything. I made a point of saying that I didn't think you meant your comments to be taken how they clearly were taken. It's just not the individual responsibility of a black/gay/trans/disabled person to be the person who has to make the first steps and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It's certainly true that it might be the case that they just haven't had quality applications from ethnic minorities (although I do find it slightly unlikely in this day and age). I just think the way you've approached this is wrong. It isn't fair to guilt individuals into being the one to break...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know that you are viewing this objectively but I don't necessarily think it's fair for you to say that "if everyone has the same attitude as you, nothing would change". What that effectively does is put the burden of removing discrimination on the discriminated - that just doesn't sit well...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    In my opinion, no. Not at all. It gives me serious pause when a firm says that it has this diversity focus and then I turn up at an event and every partner, associate and trainee I meet is white.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Aw well done, I'm so happy for you! Fingers crossed you'll get HD this week too.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was unsuccessful at the interview stage last year but made it to the next round this year, so don't be disheartened from applying again!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't have a strict figure but according to Chambers Student, they have 70 VS places per year and 45 TC places per year. They do offer a direct TC route but they also say that they hire predominately from their VS. So I think that the conversion is probably pretty healthy!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I specifically applied to firms which are known to have better hours for this reason. I'm in my thirties now - I've already done the 60+ hour weeks (albeit in hospitality on much less money), I just couldn't do it now even if I wanted to. Which I don't, since I have a partner who works a 9-6...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Well done, you absolutely deserve this!
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    It's funny you say that because I think some firms make you jump through *too many* hoops. One of my vac schemes applications consisted of: an application form with four 300 word questions, a 30min telephone interview and a five hour assessment centre. I kind of appreciated that the individual...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My university had a commercial awareness society, so maybe check and see if yours does? Or you could even set one up. Alternatively, I've had quite a few invites on LinkedIn for pages and groups. Personally, I just tend to discuss ideas with connections I have picked up. Or my partner. He...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    When you say that you aren't answering in enough depth, do you think the problem is your analysis or your ability to articulate your ideas? It might be useful to join a commercial awareness group/blog/forum and get stuck into discussions with other users. That way, you can share different...
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Have a flick through this thread. I know that a few people have given an idea of what questions they were asked. Good luck!
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    How to find the competitors of the law firms?

    I'm not overly familiar with the firm because I haven't looked at applying to London offices. But this is how I would suggest approaching identifying the firm's main competitors: - use platforms like Chambers UK and Legal500 to firms which are similarly regarded in practice areas, sectors and...
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    How to find the competitors of the law firms?

    I've had a couple of applications and interviews which have asked similar questions. While I did mention/compare competitors - I approached that as identifying the firm's competitors, rather than competitors in individual practice areas - I focused more on what the firm itself does well (e.g...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Obviously it's better if you've networked with them and asked them if it's okay. But given that there are restricted opportunities to network with trainees right now, I think the general consensus is that it's fine to reach out. Some of the firms I applied to this year actually encourage it. One...

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