Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

Jxmxs00

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There are still many other firms so all the best! :) I received an offer today but was wondering if anyone knows why it's only 8 days instead of the three weeks as advertised on their site - is it something to do with covid?
It'll be because its online - its generally accepted that forcing students to spend 3 weeks in front of a laptop isn't good for student nor firm. Think you'll see this replicated across the sector both this year and last.
 
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lawstudent12345

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How difficult is it to convert a Slaughter VS into a TC? From Chambers it says they have 80 TC and 100 VS per annum, and I heard they take quite a lot of trainees from direct TC applications too. Just getting a bit worried because slaughters is my only VS so far and i have been getting a few PFOs from other firms
 
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conniekatherine

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I've heard that the partners go deep into your education so I'd come up with reasons for why your university, your course, your a-level choices, and an explanation for your grades if there's a disparity between them. Also heard of people being asked why they didn't get into Oxbridge, so prepare for a grilling if that's the case
Thanks so much! Luckily I'm at Oxford so that shouldn't be a problem haha, but as a non-law student I'm expecting a grilling
 

HCY

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Hi anyone applied for SM's Easter Scheme? I applied but no info yet.

They sent an email saying they'll get back to us end of Feb, but I remember winter workshop candidates didn't hear back until a couple of weeks before the scheme began so I think it will be a long wait for us too since the scheme starts in mid-April.
 

andrewegga

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They sent an email saying they'll get back to us end of Feb, but I remember winter workshop candidates didn't hear back until a couple of weeks before the scheme began so I think it will be a long wait for us too since the scheme starts in mid-April.
Thanks. I received that email too. I have heard someone got rejected for the Easter Scheme on Wednesday so hopefully they will get back to us next week. Did you apply as well?
 

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