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TC or VS?

Charlotte Simpson

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Nov 16, 2020
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Hi everyone,
I've made a few applications this year and have done them primarily for VS because I've heard lots of firms recruit primarily through them. However, I work and have a (probably unrealistic) fear that I could get several options and have to choose one over another. I'm currently applying to Bird & Bird, does anyone know if they recruit more through their VS or is it roughly 50/50? Are there any good places to check these stats more generally?

TIA :)
 

Nat000

Esteemed Member
Future Trainee
  • Feb 14, 2020
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    Hi everyone,
    I've made a few applications this year and have done them primarily for VS because I've heard lots of firms recruit primarily through them. However, I work and have a (probably unrealistic) fear that I could get several options and have to choose one over another. I'm currently applying to Bird & Bird, does anyone know if they recruit more through their VS or is it roughly 50/50? Are there any good places to check these stats more generally?

    TIA :)

    I think my post here might be helpful: Where Firms Recruit From (Direct TC/VS) | The Corporate Law Academy Forum
     

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