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  1. Mxkry

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have 249 words on a 250 word question and it won't let me submit it??? Its says the field must be less than 250 words even though it is
  2. Mxkry

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Davis Polk's website states that 'We will be accepting applications for our 2021 vacation scheme from penultimate-year law undergraduates and law postgraduates between 1 December 2020 and 9 January 2021'. Does this mean that final- year law undergraduates cannot apply?
  3. Mxkry

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Worth still applying to mayer brown/ macfarlanes summer vac schemes? They are rolling basis and I will be applying near to the deadline.
  4. Mxkry

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did it via prose, but can't say whether bullet points are okay or not.
  5. Mxkry

    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Is there a way to find out your results for the Watson Glaser Test?
  6. Mxkry

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Can I refer to Corporate Social Responsibility as CSR straight away to save words on the assumption that grad recs know what it means?
  7. Mxkry

    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Indeed, the online careers service has a lot of practice examples of critical thinking type questions. Not sure if they are exactly the same as the WGT, but should are very similar.
  8. Mxkry

    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    How long does it take to receive the WG test and what is the length of time you have to complete it?
  9. Mxkry

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    One firm is asking for 2 academic references, but naturally I only my personal tutor as a referee. Not sure what do, since the deadline is tomorrow
  10. Mxkry

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi, Jessica I often struggle for personal experiences to answer questions that ask about entrepreneurial spirit. The only thing I can think of that vaguely relates to the question is selling products on Ebay (or even further afield - selling goods at school), but not sure if these are valid...
  11. Mxkry

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is it worthwhile applying to firms whose deadline in on the 31st and their schemes are on a rolling basis?
  12. Mxkry

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Got rejected from the S&M winter workshop, but I want to apply for the direct TC. Is there any point? I'm really not sure on how to improve my application
  13. Mxkry

    Allen & Overy SJT

    Do you get email confirmation that you have completed the test?
  14. Mxkry

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got rejected 30 mins ago. Good luck :)
  15. Mxkry

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Just got rejected
  16. Mxkry

    Allen & Overy SJT

    Does the A&O Summer scheme give you chance for TC in 2023 or is it a later date?
  17. Mxkry

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    I have an open day with them on Friday, so I may be able to ask grad recruitment.
  18. Mxkry

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Yes, I applied either on the deadline or the day before.
  19. Mxkry

    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Does the winter workshop not give you any advantage on application for the training contract?

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