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  1. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Their HR department said we should have our DBS documents ready by the 8th of Feb, so anytime from today is fair game really.
  2. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Generally firms try to send it in the 24 hours preceding, but if you haven't received it then it wouldn't look bad on you to drop them a call to check!
  3. Jony

    US Firm Interview Status Tracker

    Into next week?
  4. Jony

    Virtual Post-Application Social

    Virtual Pub Memes for TCLA Teens
  5. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can I just say how much I LOVE this forum just because we can all see how far we've come since September?! Seeing everyone's posts (like you @Ricky and @Celestie, and everyone else!) from the early stage panicking to the onslaught of rejections and offers to ... just seeing people come through...
  6. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Dechert VI! Applied on the deadline :) *edit: Spring!
  7. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, you're already doing SO great! :D As a 2nd year who applied for just 5 schemes and who clinched 1, you're already in the minority. So keep your head up! I'm a third year who didn't apply for any schemes in my 2nd year because I wanted to hitchhike across Europe. I've thus far clinched...
  8. Jony

    Skadden AC

    All the best yo! I guess we'll be hearing back next week then, after they've collated up scores and decided who's-who's!
  9. Jony

    Skadden AC

    Are there any more interviews tomorrow? If not, results will probably come out around 8th like you’ve all mentioned!
  10. Jony

    Skadden AC

    All the best everyone! Fingers crossed for all of us 🥰
  11. Jony

    Skadden AC

    Anyone know when the results will be out? :)
  12. Jony

    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Hi guys, I did the Ashurst AC last year and received a Winter VS offer which I then converted into a Summer offer because of visa issues. So I might see some of you this June! :) Let me know if I can help any of you with the interview process - I'm happy to pass on what I learnt! Jon
  13. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It's joggers and suit for me!
  14. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Woooooah that's a first dude!!!! BIG CONGRATS!
  15. Jony

    Anyone use a standing desk for work/interviews?

    I have an upcoming interview with a US firm and I love the way I feel so much more free when I'm working at a standing desk so I'm thinking of just doing my interview standing up lol. Anyone else feel the same way/have one?
  16. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    1) What's something you could spend hours talking about? 2) What's a hobby that you would drag a friend out to? 3) What's an accomplishment you're particularly proud of? 4) Do you like helping others? If so, when?
  17. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nice! Was this for the VS or TC?
  18. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Did you get invited to AC?
  19. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    From the vibe from Cooley that I've read about, they seem to want folks who've done 'different' things in life. Check out Chambers. Not that they don't seem to hire non career-changers, but they really try hard to come across that way! I'm really just going for someone sitting down for a coffee...
  20. Jony

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Still waiting back from: - Dechert - L&W - Mofo - FF - Links - Shearman - Ropes Working on Cooley and Morgan today. HMU if you need some encouragement! :D we can do this. *if anyone wants to prep for skadden together lmk

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