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20 Oct 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (UK)
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Chat directly with Isabel Elsey, Legal Recruitment Manager at BCLP, and have all your questions about the firm answered! Simply return to this page to post your questions on the day.
Morning! I have a quick question for the recruitment team - are you still using an SJT as part of the application process? I submitted an application for the Winter VS recently and am yet to receive one.
I think it would be helpful if we compile a list of firms that are more stringent with grade requirements. In my case, I have quite an inconsistent grade profile, so am uncertain as to which firms I should realistically apply to! I'll start the list, and would really appreciate if anyone can...
Hi TCLA!
I am facing uncertainty about where it is worth applying to certain firms given inconsistency in my grade profile. I am aware that firms like HSF want a 2:1 in every module. I know Slaughters look for a high 2:1, but I am unsure whether that requirement pertains to the average or...
Hi wanted to hear opinions on first year grades (RG uni) for VS applications...
Contract: 67
Public (Part 1): 63
Public (Part 2): 60
Tort: 58
Our uni's law intro module: 73
Crim: 48
Av is 62 but v concerned about crim and tort (no ext. circumstances). Is there any point applying for VS in...
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