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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Hope you are well. Do you know if its common for law firms to lose/misplace an application. I sent in an application in advance of the deadline to Eversheds and received a generated response via email that I would hear a response within 3 weeks. Since then I haven't heard anything...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey I emailed them, they said they are still reviewing applications and was told I would receive an update by early March. My application portal hasn't been updated since I sent my application. Perhaps they are reviewing them in batches, I am not quite sure
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone yet to hear anything from Eversheds (Vac scheme) or FF (TC)? I have yet to receive a rejection or any indication of an outcome
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, thanks & yes I have had this clarified on the other thread
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Fantastic, thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Fantastic thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That is the best news I have heard all day! (Been a tough week with many mistakes!!) Did you hear this from Grad recruitment that its open to graduates? As on the top of the application form it states... 'The Summer scheme is open to penultimate year students or those on the second year of a...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Hope you are well. My exams at BPP coincided directly with both the Winter and Spring Vacation Schemes at Baker McKenzie. This was frustrating as these schemes are targeted for graduates. As Baker McKenzie was one of my top firms and after a friend told me they recruit largely out...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi guys. My exams at BPP coincided directly with both the Winter and Spring Vacation Schemes at Baker McKenzie. This was frustrating as these schemes are targeted for graduates. As Baker McKenzie was one of my top firms and after a friend told me they recruit largely out of their VCs, I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone yet to receive any confirmation from FF or Eversheds? It's been radio silence for me, no WG or any response. :confused:
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey Holly, thanks for your help. The word account is unlimited. So I think its best to use paragraphs as you said and keep it bullet point free
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone. Has anyone applied to Charles Russell Speechly for a direct TC? I am having a bit of trouble with the work experience section. Usually I just use bullet pointed lists for the work experience entries. However, on the portal it asks the following under the work experience section...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you and yes you are right!!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, thank you for your response. It was from a drop down menu format. However, it still it doesn't look great and not the best reflection to attention to detail. I will flag this in the interview and hope for the best.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @jessicabroker hope you are doing well. On an application I sent I made a mistake/typo on my employment history section. I said I interned/did unpaid legal work experience at a firm for two weeks when in fact I meant to say one week. I have an upcoming interview with the firm's HR team...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you! :) Going to crack on and submit an application with them.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi everyone, I am a career changer and (very) new to the application process. I have submitted the bulk of my applications but keen to submit one more to Charles Russell Speechly. The deadline is on Jan 31st. Their website does not provide any indication on whether or not applications are...

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