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reapply for a VS in the next cycle
Thanks! So is it still possible to secure an offer after a failed vac scheme? mitt- hepburn 2017
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reapply for a VS in the next cycle
Would it be okay? I took part in a VS this summer and got rejected. It was Freshfields Asia office. What should I do to get more fully prepared? Specifically, in the VS interview shall I change my answers to questions like "why FF" "what is your biggest accomplishment"? thanks a lot~!!!!- hepburn 2017
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VS and AC
So it is normal for us to encounter many assessments during an internship right? Then why don't firms just offer assessments since they mainly judge us on those assessments... Why do they want us to attend internships?- hepburn 2017
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VS and AC
Hi guys, I am wondering what is the difference between a VS (which is more like an internship) and an AC? Who takes a VS and who takes an AC? What will you achieve after a successful VS/AC? Thanks!- hepburn 2017
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Pitch exercise in the VS
According to Jess I would consider the pitch as more of a commercial awareness question. Primarily I would have to answer questions like "why would a client pick our firm" or "what do clients look for in a law firm?" which I am struggling to relate back. I don't really know what to put down as...- hepburn 2017
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Pitch exercise in the VS
Thanks!!!!!!!! It really does a great help to me. Previously I thought that the firm would provide us with every single detail of the client in our instant case and I had never considered doing research concerning the client. I was of the view that the evaluation mainly focused on the...- hepburn 2017
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Pitch exercise in the VS
Are there any videos about real life pitch so I could have knowledge of the common questions that clients tend to ask / what points should be covered in a pitch / etc... Thanks a lot!!!- hepburn 2017
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Pitch exercise in the VS
Hi it should be group work! A group in 3 or 4 act on behalf of a law firm to pitch on the clients, and partners act as clients to raise questions. It is said that compared to negotiations, pitch exercise involves more coordination among members other than adversary.- hepburn 2017
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Pitch exercise in the VS
Hi, does everyone have previous experience on pitch exercise during the vacation scheme? Could you please share some details or guidelines? That would be great help. Very much thanks!!!- hepburn 2017
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Does anyone have VS GUIDE 2021?
Also I would also like to ask if I am able to choose my seat among different practice groups, which one should I take since I have little experience)? Would general corporate / MA be easier?- hepburn 2017
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Does anyone have VS GUIDE 2021?
Hi everyone. I have received an offer for this summer's VS and am having a hard time preparing for it. I have read most of the previous threads and am wondering whether there is something like VS GUIDE 2021? I have found the GUIDE 2019 and considered it reallllllly very helpful. Thanks in advance!- hepburn 2017
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