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  1. IceFloe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When does Clyde's VI have to be completed by? Is it by 1st Nov, or is that just the deadline for submitting their online form?
  2. IceFloe

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I have an AC with Shoosmiths and I've heard the interview is heavily competency-based. Does anyone know approximately how many examples I should prepare? I have a rough plan for 7-8 unique scenarios drawn from four past roles, but I'm worried this isn't enough. For reference, Shoosmiths have...
  3. IceFloe

    Is Ashurst's Cognify test a joke?

    Does anyone know if the percentile score for cognify / emotify you're given is based on a pool of applicants, or just based on every since person who:s ever done the test before you?
  4. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from W&C post VI since last Thursday (the 4th) ?
  5. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from W&C post VI? Did it Wednesday evening and not too optimistic :/
  6. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've been invited for a VI and just want to clarify : "The deadline for this interview is 3 February 2021 (GMT+00:00)" This means that I have to do it latest on the 3rd, not by the 2nd 11:59pm right?
  7. IceFloe

    TCLA Gold discount on application reviews

    Does the 50% discount for Gold members apply to the purchase of additional fast-tracked application reviews too, or just for a standard application reviews? @Jaysen
  8. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The precedent wasn't established at first instance but at appeal and on the very grounds their client lost :(
  9. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Would it be unwise to allude to a dispute that a firm has lost in my application? Although their client was unsuccessful on appeal to the CoA, the case established legal precedent in a niche area. I'm trying to evidence their wide-ranging expertise in litigation by saying something like "In...
  10. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For the Mayer Brown application, is there somewhere on the form you indicate whether you're interested in spring or summer? Or do you just put it in your cover letter.
  11. IceFloe

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    Resolved!
  12. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    No luck with Burges Salmon, congrats to everyone who got an AC invite!
  13. IceFloe

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone heard from Burges Salmon for the Spring VS yet? They said they'd be aiming to get back to us by the end of today :eek:
  14. IceFloe

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know what the VS application process for Addleshaw Goddard is? I've seen conflicting information online if there is a VI / AC or applicants are jsut picked directly from their forms.
  15. IceFloe

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, How important is a written application in later stages of the application process? If my written application gets me through to a video interview, will grad rec only considering at my video interview performance to assess whether I continue on to the next stage? Or will my written...
  16. IceFloe

    DLA Piper Application

    Just for anyone who's curious about their WG result for DLA Piper - I've emailed grad rec and they've confirmed they do not release scores.
  17. IceFloe

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Regarding AG's application form, Is there a box to fill in mitigating circumstances outside the final application question of 'any additional information'? I haven't found anywhere else to put it, though I might be mistaken because quite I'm unfamiliar with their application page layout.
  18. IceFloe

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, thank you for getting back to me so quickly. Is discussing a legal issue like how COVID-19 affects force majeure clauses in commercial contracts too specific for the question (Please choose a current COVID related legal issue and describe how this may be impacting the legal sector...
  19. IceFloe

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker , I'm answering the question "Please choose a current COVID related legal issue and describe how this may be impacting the legal sector and specifically [our firm]" in around 400 words. Does national lockdown count as a 'legal issue'? I was planning to discuss how lockdown...
  20. IceFloe

    What is HL BaSE?

    Does anyone know whether their academic references for the HL BaSE learning hub have been contacted yet?

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