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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know when we’re expected to hear from Lewis Silkin after the pre-selection exercises?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    hi gang!!!! pre-selection exercises for lewis silkin woohoo! Anyone got any advice?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    SOOO SAD to see this thread closing! Lots of memories and memes in here <3 Thanks all for all your support - to concur with the others, I wouldn't be in the position I'm in now without this forum/thread. :) Now my actual question is... are any vac schemes actually going ahead in person this year?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If I'm honest, my full-time job provided me with the experience to secure three vac schemes this year. I don't think I would've had as much success if I'd gone for a less commercial role. It was very tough with writing applications every evening after work, but it was worth it and also meant...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all!!!!! Long time no forum hehe I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of doing the TW VS online last year? Please drop me a message if so! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    omg really?! that's crazy, I'm doing two that plan to be in person and then the one I have turned down will definitely be online! I'm so hoping they go ahead in person because I've had to negotiate getting the time off of work by handing in my resignation letter lol...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can confirm, this is generally the structure I follow when approaching this question!!!! I think it's a fairly good question to prepare before an interview as you can really nail it if you do your research. I know I wasn't asked but to add to this, I also look at if there are any areas where...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes - if it's virtual it might be one week online like last year but they're planning it to be in person. The first week is a presentation week where everyone from across the UK offices comes to London. It's just so frustrating that I had to turn down another vac scheme for it :( But I am on the...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, it is!!!! I thought the same thing as it's tough from a logistic perspective given the lockdown date but here's hoping. It could very well be strategic!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was in EXACTLY the same position as this! Although I loved one firm, the other fit my requirements better and had a higher ratio of VS to TC places. I tried to be objective in my decision and not think about the people I had met and who I liked more from that perspective. I'm still hoping that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Don't beat yourself up!!!!!! Every single rejection adds to your experience and strengthens you as a candidate. You worked hard for the AC and should be really proud of yourself. Make sure you've made a log of the day including questions you were asked and the answers you gave, if you can...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just wanted to pipe up, this is FANTASTIC advice and so motivating! I’ve been in full time work for three years and even I feel pumped to get a job after reading this LOL
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg thank you every single person for your congrats 😭 I keep trying to quote reply to them all but it keeps deleting them, either way, it means the world thank you all!!!!!! I really do value every single response and react ♥️ Honestly there is no way I could have secured even one vac scheme...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    TAYLOR WESSING VAC SCHEME 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 GUYS FR I AM SOBBING I HAVE WANTED THEM FOR SO MANY YEARS!!!! Two years ago a firm called me 'slightly odd and too loud', last year I got no vac schemes and this year.... this year I've had three offers, all with glowing feedback 😭😭😭 Pls never stop trying...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    They said they had more applications than ever if that helps :( Hopefully you guys will hear back sooooon, ACs run until mid-March
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    this is very interesting!!!!! as someone that knows literally NOTHING about Farrers, what issues have the firm had in the past involving an ethical dilemma? yes I am only asking this because I'm nosey x
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    superstars thank you!!!!!!! Knew I could count on the TCLA gang x
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Guys random question but when exactly does the GDL term usually start at BPP/ULaw? What day/week did it start in 2020?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mid-late December!!! ♥️

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