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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I didn’t for this year, sorry! Just guessing in June/July sometime (a friend did it a couple years ago and I’m fairly certain it was late-June) and good luck for Friday!! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    thank you :) London office and submitted the VI on 29 Jan
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Eversheds AC! Does anyone have any idea when their vac scheme is?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ooh I wasn't sure what the questions were so I was just preparing generally! Did you hear this from someone who has done it this year?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've had trouble keeping to time limits in the past for recorded VIs and I believe for the V&E VI you are given 1 min to record your answer. Does anyone have any tips on how to streamline your answers? For instance, I swear 1 min is not long enough to go through the STAR method..
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes there's no written element - just analysing a case study, preparing a presentation for senior lawyers and then a Q&A. There was also a proofreading exercise based on the case study.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did my WG on 13 Dec, invited to interview 29 Dec, interviewed on 11 Jan but haven’t heard back since if that helps. Thinking it’s a PFO tbh :/
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you! :) Where are you releasing this article?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys, I have a virtual AC coming up (case study + presentation + Q&A) where they've said I need to prepare a 10 min presentation. I think this means that there is no drafting part so I just need to verbally deliver my conclusions over video - in this case should you prepare a powerpoint or...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! Was this for VS and post-video interview? I have mine next week and not sure what to expect
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    Ropes & Gray application question

    Ok, thank you so much! Do you think it is a good idea to make comparisons to other law firms and how their strategies are successful?
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    Ropes & Gray application question

    Hi everyone, I've been doing research for R&G's commercial question What three proposals would you make to the Partnership if you were Chairperson of Ropes & Gray? (500 words) for several days now but still haven't managed to write anything :( I want to somehow write about their strategic focus...
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