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  1. packhorse

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Apologies if this has been asked- but does anyone have experience or know of someone who has secured a TC offer and asked the firm who issued the offer whether they can complete other vacation schemes before accepting? Asking for a friend... ;)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all just wondering for an upcoming VS- what is the difference in Chambers rankings between "UK-wide" and "London firms-wide"? Is the latter just more prestigious and a league above (i.e. Premier league vs. Championship) or is it because the actual practice area is London-centred?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah I see! I didn't realise they were purpose-built so to speak thanks @Ron Laflamme
  4. packhorse

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    One thing I have always wondered is why these firms, which are essentially redundant/non-functioning companies, still listed? Surely for them it is expensive and there are strict regulatory requirements requiring legal counsel etc.? It would be interesting too to know when these firms listed and...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Kirkland people any idea when we might hear back?
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I've seen someone on LI has been confirmed for summer
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Tbf it's not as simple as this though because VSers can be taken on for different intakes at the same time/app season but I guess it gives a rough idea
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    And my question is has anyone been rejected from them yet ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I disagree because: 1. There is a limited number of places for interviews/ACs. 2. If people are screened before the deadline and are progressed, this reduces the number of chances of applicants applying on the deadline (i.e. later) having their application progressed (because there is a limited...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Paul, I would be really interested to know that if we have submitted applications for Shearman's Spring Scheme and knowing that ACs/interviews have already taken place, should we assume that we have been unsuccessful at this point? Or is the firm still looking to interview applicants for the...
  11. packhorse

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey all, for those who have had their interview at Kirkland post-AC day, I was wondering if you had any tips? Any advice at all would be hugely appreciated :)). I've made a thread here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/kirkland-interview.3409/
  12. packhorse

    Kirkland Interview

    Hey everyone, I was wondering, for those who have heard back from Kirkland and have already had their interview post-AC day- do you have any tips on the interview at all? I will very happily trade information on HSF, Slaughter and May, White and Case, Norton Rose Fulbright, Akin Gump :).
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    You get all day to do the WE but it is timed obviously!

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