• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

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    How to deal with rejection?

    I got my first TC rejection today after doing a virtual vac scheme with the firm. I put my everything into this and right now I know I need to build myself up again and motivate myself for next cycle but I just feel so drained, burnt out and disappointed that I'm not really sure how to go about...
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    Applying to a firm for TC but didn't apply for the VS?

    Thanks so much, that's reassuring to hear!
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    Applying to a firm for TC but didn't apply for the VS?

    I'm concerned if I get asked why I didn't apply for their vacation scheme because I have completed a vacation scheme elsewhere which I talk about quite a bit in my application (I am a penultimate year law student). What would be an appropriate answer? I honestly didn't apply to many firms for...
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Thank you so much for the advice!
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Yeah, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I just want back up in case I don't get the TC at the firm I did the vac at. So these would be different firms I haven't made any apps at yet. Next cycle, do you think it would be wise to apply for winter vacs or should I just go for the TCs?
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Yes, I know a trainee who said he'd been unsuccessful on the vac scheme, got some feedback and reapplied for the TC and was successful. But I'm not sure if that was in the same cycle.
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Oh that makes so much sense! Thank you, I had no idea really as this was my first time doing any of this! I’ve just finished doing a vac scheme (virtual) with a firm so do you think this is good enough experience to start applying for direct TCs with other firms this cycle? Or should I wait for...
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Is that for both VS and TC applications?
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    Applying for TC after VS rejection?

    Is it worth applying for the TC after I was rejected following the vac scheme assessment centre at Freshfields just February this year? In my feedback they said my competency interview was good but the case study one, my answers could have been more detailed. Or do you think it’s better to wait...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    If vac schemes are cancelled.. is that it? Will we have to go through the process again next year to secure a place again? :'(
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hey guys, I'm in a really sticky situation right now... I know this might sound ungrateful to some but I'm thinking of not attending an interview at Macfarlanes which I have been offered. I'm going through a lot of stress right now and suffer from anxiety. I have already secured a vac scheme...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    congrats!!! which office?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Freshfields rejection post AC but DLA Piper offer (both for summer vac scheme)! Got the news on the same day, in fact just 10 minutes apart haha
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    eversheds
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Congrats! Which office was it for?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Was expecting to hear the outcome of an AC yesterday (when they said they'd let us know) but they've emailed today saying it'll take another week as they're still reviewing. Not sure if this is a good/bad thing... have I been put on hold whilst they do more ACs? :(
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Anyone have any more Freshfields interview experiences? I've been invited to an AC! :)
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    What is the best way to prepare for a commercial awareness interview?

    Extremely helpful- thank you so much!
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    Where can I find Pinsent Masons' competency framework?

    Yes! Thank you so much!
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    Where can I find Pinsent Masons' competency framework?

    Apparently it used to be on their website but it isn't anymore? Anyone have a copy?

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