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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
They aim to respond in the next five working days in the same way that I aim to become as iconic as Jackie Weaver in the next five working days. It's a nice thought but it ain't happening!- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
If it makes you feel better I applied on the 10th December and only received my PFO (no VI or anything) today too.- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Just got sent the VI, Written Exercise and online tests for Simmons & Simmons (Bristol office) today. Anyone have any tips?- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Ok never mind then. A solid two years after I left Edinburgh. I should have known better hahaha- Matt_96
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
It sucks but try to see the positive side. Do you really want to work at a company that by your own words treats you in an 'arbitrary-seeming' and 'lottery-like' way? I think that says a lot about how they would treat you as a trainee in general. Your best bet is to look at this as a dodged...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I used to be in that club! When did you visit?- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
It's very frustrating. Moreso when you see all of these success stories abounding. I submitted my 29th app a few days ago, and in total I've only had one interview at all this cycle so far and 10 rejections. But at the end of the day, there is only so much you can control and you just have to...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Don't their degrees in Accounting, Finance and Management somewhat fulfil that criteria already?- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yes I agree. I've always just answered this question by saying the names of two firms I'd applied to that were most similar in profile. I.e. if applying to Addleshaws, I'd mention Pinsent Masons or Eversheds etc.- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
That makes me feel a bit better about knowing nothing! I swear that this time last year things were a lot quicker though with all firms I dealt with. I think there must have been a phenomenal increase in apps.- Matt_96
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Should we have a debate thread?
I don't know about a general debate thread, but I would quite like to see a dedicated space in the forums for discussion/advice about alternative law careers (especially applying for paralegal work) that goes a bit beyond what you can see in the General Discussion section. It's obviously not...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Admittedly I applied very late in the cycle but I haven't even been sent any of the online tests yet! I'm not even really bothered at this point.- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yikes- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I've done my app for BJ and agree that this was a fairly tough question. The way I answered it was just trying to make it a bit simpler. Rather than thinking about things in terms of networks or contacts, can you think of a time where you had to ask a relative or friend who had skills in a...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
29 firms here with 9 rejections, 0 offers yet but one firm pending after interview, and I guess 20 firms to hear back from which is slowly driving me nuts. LS is on my hit list as I did some work experience in defamation law in a past life and live for the drama so I've been thinking about...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Can you do some investigation on behalf of the curious members of the TCLA community? Just take them up on their offer and see what happens. Maybe you got very close to an interview invite but had to be cut due to limited numbers and this is their way of telling you? Alternatively, it could be a...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
For your research questions? That is very intriguing. I've not heard of grad rec doing that before.- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
That's not very in tune with the spirit of Valentine's Day, Jaysen.- Matt_96
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2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion
Does anyone know anything about Brown Rudnick's recruitment timetable? I'm not one for mushy motivational speeches but let me give you a bit of a positive boost as someone with a similar profile in a similar position: there are FAR TOO MANY firms in the UK for you to be rejected by all of...- Matt_96
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I thought that ship had sailed? Don't seem to be advertising it on their website.- Matt_96
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