2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Matt_96

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  • Dec 15, 2018
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    I don't know what this Cleary firm is but christ they are on a rejection rick-roll today. Sorry for the bad news everyone - chin up!

    I never applied but for what it's worth I have an acquaintance who is training there and it is apparently an absolute sweatshop. So it might be positive to view this as a bullet dodged!
     

    law230

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    Jan 20, 2021
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    You need to basically split your life up into a pie chart and when you are doing coursework, remove anything that reminds you of apps. Immerse yourself in your degree - because remember, the outcome of your degree is important too. Lemme know if you wanna chat about this.
    I honestly dont know how you have the time to be so nice on here. I have no idea who you are but you have such positive vibes !!!
     

    Celestie

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  • Nov 14, 2020
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    I honestly dont know how you have the time to be so nice on here. I have no idea who you are but you have such positive vibes !!!
    Awww thank you - I guess I am just very good at time management (I have 2 part-time jobs, a full-time degree, extracurricular etc). My secret ingredient is google calender :)
     

    ola830

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    Jan 9, 2021
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    They are running 4 schemes tbf so we should all try and remain somewhat hopeful.

    Wish they would just reject me though because the wait is agonising while watching other people.
    I actually thought that with them being non-rolling, they will have a look at all of they applications and then send out interview invites etc... but it seems this is not entirely the case.
     
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    Celestie

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    I never applied but for what it's worth I have an acquaintance who is training there and it is apparently an absolute sweatshop. So it might be positive to view this as a bullet dodged!
    Jesus... that doesnt sound fun
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    Daniel Boden

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  • Sep 6, 2018
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    I never applied but for what it's worth I have an acquaintance who is training there and it is apparently an absolute sweatshop. So it might be positive to view this as a bullet dodged!
    Yep as soon as Cleary made all of their paralegals redundant a couple of years ago, I feared for every trainee at the firm and decided I was never ever applying there...
     
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