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    Lawcareersnet live event

    I went a couple of years ago, although it was called City Law Live then. I thought it was quite useful. The workshops were insightful - I did a debt financing one with Kirkland and the life cycle of a company with Cooley. It’s a good opportunity to speak to the lawyers from the firms and grad...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    @Daniel Boden @Jaysen @Helena @AaronSL @Salma Thank you all!! :)
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Received a phone call earlier today offering me a TC following my Spring vac scheme. Honestly ecstatic :) especially considering last cycle I was told not to apply to US firms as they would be a long shot given my grades/experience. I've found this forum incredibly supportive, and it's been...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I've been offered a place on the vacation scheme for Milbank :) However, they only run one vacation scheme and so it clashes with another I've already accepted. Does anyone have any tips for how to try and reschedule the other scheme to the later one without it looking suspicious??
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    Travers Smith Interview

    "Thank you for applying for our summer vacation scheme. I am sorry to inform you that these schemes are now full. Due to the huge amount of applications we receive, I am sure you can appreciate we are not able to interview all candidates that apply. We would, however, like to thank you for...
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Received the same email. Honestly not very impressed with the way they’ve handled this application cycle? Doesn’t sound like they actually read these applications...
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Since 26th December... just seems so weird that so many of us haven't heard.
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    Travers Smith Interview

    No news for me... I’ve written them off at this point :/
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Just phoned Travers this afternoon. Grad rec said they’re almost full but still reviewing applications for those still waiting to hear back.
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    Post your vacation scheme here

    Would be nice to resurrect this with Spring schemes coming up soon... Weil - Spring Mayer Brown - Summer 1 Hoping to see some friendly/kinda familiar faces!
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congratulations!! Absolutely fantastic news, well done!
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Anyone heard anything this past week...?
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you! Interview was on 21st February.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Weil vacation scheme offer!! Couldn’t have done it without TCLA! :):):)
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Has anyone got in contact with Travers re this ridiculous delay??
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Just received an assessment centre at Milbank... Definitely surprised considering they’re known for silent PFOs and it’s been almost 2 months since I applied! Anyone have any insight re their AC??
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    Legal story vs Commercial story

    What sort of topic would you focus on if they asked for a legal story you've been following? As opposed to a general commercial news story. I'm sure someone posted something about this a while back but can't seem to find it. Thanks!
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Also VS
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    Travers Smith Interview

    Yes seconded. Been radio silent from them since submitting in December, starting to question whether I actually applied!

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