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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    Hi Jessica, would this apply for AC interviews too? I left my blazers back home so would a smart blouse/button-down shirt be appropriate for a virtual interview?
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back about the Summer VS?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if it’s okay to change an AC slot via the applicant portal or should we still contact graduate recruitment first? My AC is in a week and we were given a list of dates to select via Apply4Law. Unfortunately, an unforeseen family emergency has come up today and I might have to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone completed an assessment centre with Dentons? If so, I would appreciate any tips! Thank you.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO from HSF for summer vac scheme. Applied on the deadline and sat the test a few days after. Tbh, this one hurt. I really enjoyed their first year workshop and spent a very long time on their app. Feeling quite disappointed right now because I genuinely thought my application was stronger than...
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    Pre-Interview Nerves/Stress Routines!!!!

    This might sound quite conceited but my way of preparing for competency-based interviews is by listing down of all of my past achievements/awards/positions of responsibility/work experiences etc...and labelling the competencies I've developed through them. Before any interview, I would read that...
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    Missing A Level Grade Requirements

    This is one of those situations where it is best to ask the firm individually as each firm will have a different approach. You should also pay attention to the wording, some firms label them as a 'preference' (White & Case) whereas other firms have an 'expectation' but are willing to view the...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you NicN, this was what I needed to hear. It is difficult to say no to applications and watch the deadlines pass, but I think regrouping and prioritising my grades is the best approach for me.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi! I admit my perspective can be very narrow as I am surrounded by students, so all I hear are students receiving TC offers one after another while I'm struggling to even catch up on my readings. I really appreciate you both for taking the time to respond; it really gave me the confidence to...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys. I’m thinking about taking a break from all applications so I can focus on my grades. The applications are very time consuming and have taken a serious toll on my mental health; I don't want to risk it also affecting my academic performance. Instead, I hope to take a gap year and focus...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I think they overlap but I would say resilience looks at how you respond to a setback or challenge, whereas adaptability looks at how you respond to something new or different.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thanks Jessica. I understand I am eligible for both but I am curious if there's any difference between the two that I might have missed, as I've never encountered firms with two recruitment windows. E.g: does it impact TC starting dates or are they completely the same.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi guys, can someone clarify the two direct TC application window for Freshfields? Their winter application window closes on the 7th but their summer application window opens from the 1st of June to the 15th of July 2021. What are the differences between the two? Thank you.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Yes, it is a full day so I guess there is nothing the firm can do. Thank you for your reply.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello Jessica. I was recently invited to an AC but the time is set at around 3am in my time zone as I am currently studying remotely. Would it be worth informing the firm about this? I don’t know if there is anything the firm can do to accommodate my situation, but I do worry I won’t be able to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can I just double check whether we need to also finish our online test/WG by the application deadline? My online test email says I have 7 days to complete the test but the application closes before that.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I thought the same but the form would not let me proceed until I enter the letter grades :(
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I'm currently filling out my undergraduate modules for Simmons & Simmons but they are asking for the 'Letter Grade' next to our 'Number Grade'. Does anyone know what this is?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica. Would it be appropriate to round our class rank to the nearest 0.5%? E.g: say we were placed in the top 2.5% when we came in the top 2.59%, or is it better to say the top 3%? Thanks
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    When putting the ‘city’ or ‘location’ for work experience entries, do we put the location as where the organisation/firm is based, or the location we were primarily based whilst operating in this role? (E.g: our home city if we were WFH).

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