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  1. J

    When to submit vac scheme application for rolling deadlines

    Is end of November too late if the final deadline is early January?
  2. P

    Watson Glaser test question

    Hi, can any Watson Glaser gods out here explain how and why the approach to these 2 questions should differ? Why should I infer the statement in Q1 but cannot infer the same in Q2? With the logic of Q1 I can equally say that the Q2 statement can be inferred because the Belgian public model...
  3. addy2004

    Creating my 'story' in applications

    Hey everyone, I'm starting to gather all my experiences/skills and how I can write about them in applications. I have been told previously that stronger applications often tell a 'story' - basically meaning all their experiences link together and have a unique angle on why that individual is...
  4. rainleste

    Worried about university grade requirements

    I am currently a non-law first year university student. I found out that i got 35% on an assignment that I completed in the first semester. However, I have passed that module with a 2.2 overall. In every other assignments I have gotten high 2.1s and 1st. Can that one assignment hinder my...
  5. tatianavlt

    Qualifying as a solicitor in London as an international student ?

    Hello everyone! I'm an international student, who will graduate this September from a university outside the UK. I have studied an LLB and Master's degree in law from a top University in France. I have significant experience in common law, having completing a 2 year Diploma on the topic during...
  6. Peter Hsu

    Application for tc/ vs as an international

    Hi folks. I am an international who is now doing a pgdl in London. I previously attended an RG uni in London and got a first in classics. I am on track to secure a tc. But the thing is, I haven't got anything at all yet - no vs let alone tc. I believe I have a good background, a first in...
  7. R

    Applications to Stephenson Harwood VS - A-Levels

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd pose a question here, hoping for some answers from anyone who has applied to SH (or any other firm). I noticed that SH does not specify a minimum requirement for A-levels on Legal Cheek. However, I'm curious if this holds true based on the experiences of those who have...
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    • a level application application advice bad a levels law firms stephenson harwood
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    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  8. D

    Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer - As a non law student with no legal experience/ events/ opportunities

    Hey everyone! I just wanted to post a new thread since I am struggling with the question, "why do you want to study commercial law?" As a non-law student, this question is much harder than expected. I do not have any legal experience that could have sparked the interest. I am struggling to...
  9. SebJames01

    Open Days

    Hi! I’m looking to apply for the vacation schemes this time round. I have two questions about the impact of Open Days on applications: 1) Am I disadvantaged majorly by not going to any Open Days? I know they’re a big help, but I couldn’t do them in the last round of them. 2) Would it be...
  10. sumi-na

    Who to ask to be a personal reference?

    Hi All, The Stephenson Harwood TC application asks for 3 references, academic, work and personal references. For the first two, I think I'm fine. But I don't know what kind of relationship is best to ask for a personal reference. I don't think I want to ask a friend. And my colleagues at my...
  11. mark34

    Chances of securing a vacation scheme

    Hi, I am a second-year undergraduate at a decent Russel group seeking advice on my chances for a vac scheme next year. I have decent pre-university grades, with A*A*A*A. I have a few spring weeks in banking, accounting and multiple open days + a first-year law scheme in my second year of...
  12. E

    Is it worth self-funding SQE1+2 after GDL? / please help me figure out a strategy

    Hi, if anyone can help me, I would be very grateful. I just finished my PGDL last month, which was entirely self-funded as I didn’t apply for VS/TC during undergrad. I also made a terrible mistake by not applying for VS during my GDL year because I didn’t feel “ready”. (I have a 1:1 Oxbridge...
  13. sumi-na

    RPC Virtual Insight Day

    The question was: What are your reasons for applying to the RPC Virtual Bristol Insight? I aimed to hit all the major points: why law? how law would build on my previous experiences how I'd fit into the firm what areas I'm interested in, why why the firm specifically what I'd gain from the...
  14. C

    SQE resit or low score

    Hi @Jessica Booker , I really appreciate your many excellent reply about SQE as they are really helpful. I am wondering whether I can ask you some further questions about SQE? I am an international student and now graduated and applying for TC. In order to improve my competitive in applying I...
  15. G

    Do Magic Circle law firms care about work experience if it's at a small local law firm?

    Hi all, I am going to be applying for vacation schemes this year but unfortunately I do not have any legal work experience; I wasn't sure about becoming a solicitor until recently so didn't do the research and didn't know about first year schemes and open days. I have managed to get two weeks...
  16. S

    Should I accept the TC…

    Hi everyone! I really need some advice… I’m a career changer who has done the GDL. I (now I think naively) applied to two firms in this cycle, being certain of the firms I thought I wanted. My application for one of the firms was successful, for which I am really grateful, considering how...
  17. H

    Disclosing past mental health problem in application

    Hi, I am applying for a vac scheme, where the question asks my greatest achievement to date. I am using a sporting achievement, and one aspect that I mention is fact that it required a lot of resilience, as I had to eat a lot, but had just recovered from an eating disorder. Is this...
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    • application application advice application help application question application tips vac scheme vacation vacation scheme
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Applications Discussion
  18. S

    Clifford Chance - Details of Previous Rejections of TC

    Hi all, thanks so much to everyone for some help on discussing rejections previously in another post (https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-explain-rejections-in-interviews.4387/#post-88714) - it surely made me a lot more comfortable talking about them! For Clifford...
  19. M

    Graduated from RG with a first and a vac scheme (did not convert) - is it crazy to do a one year course in economics?

    Graduated with a first from a good university. Have a vac scheme, open days, insight scheme and brand ambassador role under my belt but never managed to get any other vac scheme or direct TC ACs, which might have had to do with me not polishing my apps due to a slight uncertainty whether law is...
  20. L

    Howes Percival Training Contract 2023

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone has heard anything from Howes Percival? I’ve applied for their TC starting 2023 in the Norwich office. Their application was the 20th June and the assessment centers run in late July/early August. Has anyone been invited to the AC yet? Or know when we can...

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