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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I am really curious to see what will happen to those who have already secured VS’ if firms decide to cancel all schemes this year. Will people be made TC offers based on their VS AC performance? Will we have to interview virtually for direct TC spaces? What about firms that don’t offer direct...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, can anyone who has been on a Jones Day vac scheme shed some light/offer some tips, on the business meeting that takes place during the scheme? I have no idea what to expect...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi Jessica Would you say that it is necessary to add the LPC skill assessment results to an application (competent/non-competent results)? Even though there is no particular section for this on the application and it doesn’t count towards the final grade? I eventually added it as ‘supplementary...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I completed my VI on 23/12 and only heard back from them on 27/01 - so way more than a month! I think in their case no news is good news, as they're still reviewing applications. Plus, I think their AC's run into March so you can still be invited to those dates if you haven't heard anything yet...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I was recently asked something like this at interview. Mine was “Why are you applying now, you could’ve applied in your second year of uni?”. And like some people have said, I think it’s just a way to see how you react to difficult questions and test your motivation/commitment to law.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    A month??? Here's me checking my phone like a crazy person and my interview was only last week.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I've also been invited to Addleshaw Goddard's AC (still in shock). If anyone has any tips please feel free to PM me :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’ve been waiting for a month - post VI (London). Definitely having UCAS flashbacks haha!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey! Just wondering, when did you submit your Latham’s application and when did they get back to you?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi, has anyone got any tips/advice for CMS' assessment day or Jones Day's interview?This is my first ever VAC Scheme interview after years of applying! I'm really excited but nervous as I just don't know what to expect. Any tips would be appreciated - feel free to pm me.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Dentons following the WG test? If so, when did you submit your WG?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard post VI? I submitted my VI on 23/12 and still haven't heard anything.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey, I am in the same position. Have you heard anything back from CMS yet?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey all! Just wanted to see if anyone has heard back from CMS post VI? I've just checked the portal and my application status has now changed to 'reviewed'. Just wondering how long I will have to wait before hearing back. (Hoping for a Christmas miracle tbh).

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