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    Reaching out to earlier VS law firms to let them know I've had further VSs?

    Hi :) Currently completing a VS at a mid-sized firm. In this cycle, I was lucky enough to get on 2 other VSs earlier in the year. I'm aware that GR teams at these firms are making their decisions in the next few weeks. Is it a good idea to reach out to them, and send them an email outlining...
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    Telling VS firm I've had VSs elsewhere?

    Thanks, so helpful! It's not so much the GR team has sent out a written form, more that another vac schemer asked them in-person if they should send results, and they said yes. Therefore, would an email along lines of 'Dear GR team, I was just wondering if I should send you further info/updates...
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    Telling VS firm I've had VSs elsewhere?

    Hi :) I'm currently on a VS at a mid-sized firm (Stephenson Harwood). Ik that others on the scheme have updated grad rec about exam results they've received during the scheme. I've recently received my GDL results and also, since filling out the application form in September, I've participated...
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    HFW vacation scheme (conversion to TC)

    Hi, hope everyone's good :) I have the Vacation Scheme at HFW coming up next week. V excited, and v keen to convert this VS to a TC. Does anyone have any experience of the firm, or any advice on performing well during the VS? Thanks!
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    Clash between 1 day of VS and day-long TC AC?

    Hi! Thank you so much for the reply, this is v helpful. Still waiting to hear back from firm #2 about the exact days for the AC. One follow-up question, because this is what's worrying me. If I ask firm #1 if I can miss a day of the VS to attend the AC at firm #2, even if they say no, and I...
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    Clash between 1 day of VS and day-long TC AC?

    Hi! I have a place on a vac scheme at a law firm (firm #1) for 2 weeks in June. I received another vac scheme offer (firm #2), but can't attend it as it clashes with the first one. The grad rec team from firm #2 has kindly invited me to a day-long assessment centre (0930-1730) instead. However...
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    Withers Spring VC

    Thank you so much! This is v useful, much appreciated :)
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    Withers Spring VC

    Hi! I have a place on the Withers vac scheme at the end of April. V excited for it, also v keen to convert the VS into a TC. Can anyone who's been through the process or with knowledge of the process give any advice on how it's assessed, what they look for in VS interns, etc.? Especially keen to...

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