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    Possible reasons for being rejected after a video interview

    Another reason could simply be the content of your answer. Although it may not be wrong, it may not have been up to par with the rest of the candidates - Willkie has many applications for very few spots. In my experience, asking for a feedback call is the best way to answer your question. I did...
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    DLA Piper commercial awareness question

    No need to link it to the firm or the sector unless the story really calls for it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Bakers TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know the vac scheme dates for Osborne Clarke London? Also, anyone know whether they run multiple vac schemes throughout the summer?
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    Gap between LPC and TC

    Hello, I am currently studying the LPC without having secured a TC. I am seeing that most firms recruit for TCs starting 2024. Considering that I will finish the LPC in 2022, is there anything I can do to start training quicker so that I don't waste 2 years?
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    LPC Providers

    Ok, thank you. That makes a lot of sense.
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    LPC Providers

    I am in the middle of choosing between BPP and ULaw and was wondering about City law firms' preferences between those two (and maybe also the courses they would be requiring). Could anyone let me know which firms choose which LPC provider? I would like to know about as many firms as possible...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone know whether Shearman invites Spring applicants to interview first or do they do Summer&Spring interviews at the same time?
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi, I'm not too sure about other universities, but I know some law firm partners/graduate recruiters (including for instance a partner from Slaughter & May) acknowledge that the University of Nottingham marks harsher in comparison to other universities (I think with regards to 1st year grades)...
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hey Paul, Its great to have you guys on the forum! Your online support for aspiring solicitors is really amazing. I would like to know whether you acknowledge that some universities might mark harsher than others on average (and consider this difference when recruiting). Best, Fil

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