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    Online vs in-person LPC at BPP

    Hi everyone! I have just been offered the opportunity by the firm that I am going to be training at to do the LPC online. Unfortunately, I have a very serious family health problem that I could much more easily manage with the LPC online (my family lives in mainland Europe). Whilst I have...
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    SC training contract and practice area choices to move to US firm

    I know that this is an old post, but out of curiousity, what do lawyers that leave the city/profession after 2-3 years PQE tend do to? Do most of them go in-house or another profession? Or is it that they spread out into different careers so there’s no generalisations that can be made? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Is there any way to find out which firms still have training contracts available for 2021/2022, and not 2023?
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    I know that vac schemes are not the number one priority for firms right now, but it does feel stressful to have a VS with a firm that has still not said anything about their updated plans. Gmail should reward me for my loyalty to the service given how many times I have refreshed my e-mail these...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    If you don’t mind me asking, what alternative did they provide you with?
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    By this point, it must be quite clear that no law firm will run traditional vac schemes this summer, right? So it must be one of the following options: 1. Virtual vac scheme. 2. TC AC and maybe a virtual scheme after (like HSF) 3. Postpone scheme until autumn/ winter. 4. Direct TC offers for...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    @Jessica Booker if a US law firm has decided to cancel their summer associate programme in US offices and offer permanent contracts for some instead, do you think there is any chance that would replicate to the UK offices? Or is it more the case that the recruitment differs widely between US and...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sorry about that! I am using an iPad and sometimes I touch the ratings without noticing. It was completely unintentional :).
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Dechert Spring VS postponed until summer.
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    @Jessica Booker assuming that the situation continues like this for the next 2-3m, threatening summer vac schemes as well, do you think there is any chance that law firms that recruit only from VS will shift their schemers to TC ACs? Or would they prefer to either postpone even more or cancel...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Dechert Spring Vac Scheme offer! Couldn’t have done it without this amazing forum... :D
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, In a competency question such as describe a significant challenge, is it fine to mention e.g. being overwhelmed by events in your personal life that interfere with work life? A sudden illness of a family member for example at a time of significant work pressure as well, that...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Dechert AC invite! Any tips would be of invaluable help!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    This is one of the times I really don’t get how these application processes work... good luck for the rest!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I applied for Dechert’s spring/summer VS last Wednesday and they got back to me today with a VI invite. I applied to all the other ones you mentioned but nothing yet.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    If anyone has tips on this year’s Dechert’s VI, I would greatly appreciate it :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    No, it was a TC application. I received an e-mail that I have passed the WG test, and nothing since then...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Is it weird that I have not received a response from CC yet? It’s the 23rd, and they said they’ll get back to us by now + I see a lot of people have already received a response.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    One of the Skadden questions is: Please give details of any interests/hobbies you have outside of university/work. i am interested in international arbitration, and I have attended some seminars and debates on the topic. As this doesn’t really fit into the two other questions (cover letter and...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, In the Clifford Chance application question: “You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an...

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