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  1. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Update from Travers Smith regarding direct TC apps - they're only going to start looking at apps now and will hold interviews in the coming months
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    Decline of the high street

    LK Bennett on its way: http://www.cityam.com/275433/chinese-offer-comes-lk-bennett-days-before-administrators
  3. Mimi

    Post your vacation scheme here

    RPC (Summer)
  4. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Does anyone have any advice for the Mayer Brown AC? Thank you!
  5. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congrats on getting to the telephone interview and thank you!
  6. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    How long did it take for people to hear back from Mayer Brown after completing the tests? Thanks!
  7. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hi, can anyone provide some insight into the Mayer Brown tests because they don't appear to be the standard SHL or Watson Glaser. Thank you!
  8. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Received an offer for the summer scheme at RPC! If anyone else has upcoming assessments at RPC I am happy to share my experiences!
  9. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you! I think I completed the test on 20th Jan
  10. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    For anyone waiting to hear back from K&E, I emailed them after not hearing back after completing the VI last week. They said "we are in the process of reviewing all vacation scheme applications and video interviews and it may be that you don't hear from us for another week or so while we work...
  11. Mimi

    Firm app questions

    In terms of 'independent' and 'exercise judgment' look at instances you've done things with initiative where no one has told you to do it but you've done it your way and had a good result e.g. something you've done at work or if you're at uni then something you've done as part of a society or...
  12. Mimi

    Question that just occurred to me

    I agree with the above. Perhaps you can mention the shadowing in a similar section to where you may discuss open days and insight sessions but there is no need to discuss getting through to ACs elsewhere in the application. It might be a discussion point during interview but not in the...
  13. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I applied for their summer VS and my AC is on 1st Feb, what about you?
  14. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    RPC AC! Has anyone got any tips/advice? Thanks!
  15. Mimi

    Training Contract Applications

    Hi, does anyone know whether Travers Smith recruit equally from the straight-TC route or whether it would be beneficial to apply for the VS?
  16. Mimi

    Interview/AC attire - females

    I have worn both skirt suit and trouser suit depending on weather and how I feel. It's best to wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident.
  17. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Is anyone still waiting to hear from K&E regarding the outcome of their VI?
  18. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I also received a similar rejection from Debovoise, stating my application was 'impressive' although I assume it's their standard rejection email.
  19. Mimi

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey, I applied when the deadline was originally 11th November and I also have not yet heard anything!

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