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  1. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied in Dec 2019 for Jan 2020 start at BPP. It is not too late until a couple of weeks after the course starts! They will take your money as late as possible.
  2. Ricky

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Completely agree about culture. Have heard several GR say don't talk about it in applications as it is just too generic. There is so much else to talk about and link back to you.
  3. Ricky

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    My view: 1. Identify the challenges the firm faces in the legal market focussing on the client perspective and then what it can do to overcome them: gaining new clients, retention, pricing models, ALSPs, onshoring etc. 2. How does the firm differentiate itself from others: training, work...
  4. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, the email from Gemma stated that we will be contacted in Jan to book a slot for a feedback telephone call.
  5. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Video interview invite from Weil :D Very quick turnaround time from doing the WG!
  6. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Wow! That is very unusual for them to release that info - never heard of any law firm doing that. Thank you.
  7. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    People who have completed the Weil WG and got through to VI, do you know what score you got and what percentile you were in?
  8. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Automatic.Got sent WG last cycle and then rejected. Emailed to ask for WG report and they said I passed the WG but not the app.
  9. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Glad to hear it. This is for Spring. Thank you :D
  10. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Watson Glaser invite from Weil! :D This one has really been stressing me out and causing serious anxiety as I saw several people had applied a few weeks after me and already been invited. For those still waiting, hang in there! For reference, I applied on 3/12/2020.
  11. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    They said mid-Jan.
  12. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Messaged you my jobtestprep wg notes.
  13. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think this is definitely all three rolled into one. Whatever you don't manage to cover here about the firm specifically (as you are limited to only 500 words) you can cover in the other question.
  14. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You didn't make it past or you have been sent the tests?
  15. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Last year they 100% had a benchmark.
  16. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sending you my notes on the guides now :)
  17. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I usually put my experience with the Pro Bono Society under a work experience section when there isn't enough space to expand on it sufficiently elsewhere in the application. I also include a misrepresentation claim I brought in the County Court as well.
  18. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mayer Brown telephone interview! Woo Hoo! Finally some good bloody news.
  19. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This week? lol Well done. When did you apply?

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