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    Which firms recruit predominantly from VS and which ones from TC?

    I was hoping to start a thread on which firms recruit from their VS or TC, as I am trying to figure out if it is worth it for me to apply to some direct TCs If there is already a comprehensive thread detailing this then please let me know! And also if any of the info is incorrect, then also...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    no I probably wouldn't but I have extenuating circumstances but I don't like putting them down as I feel firms probably look down upon them
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    does anyone know how much emphasis bakers puts on a levels? I didn't have the strongest a levels but I'm on track for a first - do you think this would be ok?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'd be super interested!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is there a page or forum on TCLA that says when firms open their VS and TC applications? I just don’t know how to keep tabs on all the firms
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Ahh ok thanks, Jessica, didn't't know that!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    yeah I emailed grad rec, but I didn't't know for ages - I only found out bc someone else said they did it on TCLA - really feel like Links should've been a bit more clear perhaps
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    that's so odd because I got 33/40 and they said I was in the 91st percentile :confused:
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard anything about Linklaters post WG? and also, if people don't mind saying, how did they do on the WG assessment?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Do they recruit on a rolling basis?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is this for VS? Or TC?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi! I was wondering if you apply to a firm for TC/VS and get rejected, are they less likely to accept you if you apply again? Or do they go into the 2nd app with a fresh set of eyes?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I received a rejection email a few days ago :(
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I was about to ask the same thing actually! I sent mine in March and haven't heard anything
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    Application question help!

    I was completing Wedlake Bell's application form and I am super stuck on this question: Tell us about something which did not turn out as expected. (200 words) I am not sure if they want me to say something that turned out worse or that turned out better, and I am not sure what else to include...
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    Are my application examples too old?

    I had two part time jobs but neither were during uni and I also volunteered prior to attending uni - I have extenuating circumstances, which is why I could not involve myself in as many extra curricular activities I wanted to. I am, however, the Vice President for a society next year and last...
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    Are my application examples too old?

    yeah I'm racking my brain trying to think of more relevant recent examples :( but I understand that it doesn't have to be completely outstanding - like climbing Everest ;) so can I use holiday/travel planning as an example? I spent the last year in China on a year abroad and I went on multiple...
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    Are my application examples too old?

    I'm not sure if this has been posted yet (so sorry if it has!) I was wondering if my examples for application questions were too old. For example, I was trying to show teamwork and I thought about using DofE, but I did this back in 2016. I did think of an example involving some teamwork for my...
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    Describe a situation where you have used your commercial awareness to achieve a better outcome.

    Thanks guys! I'll work on this :)
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    Describe a situation where you have used your commercial awareness to achieve a better outcome.

    Struggling with answering this question! I understand what commercial awareness is and I know how to relate it to law firms eg coronavirus means that many businesses will be wanting to implement force majeure, which law firms will have to assist with but I am unsure how to 'show' commercial...

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