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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
PFO from Dechert. Kinda expected it this late in the game tbh considering I applied 3 Dec.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Nope and soon as poss.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Update it through the portal or just email them and update it. Really is not a big deal.- Ricky
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Erm, maybe two weeks from now, Friday 26th?- Ricky
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- Forum: General Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Search harder ;) The questions are mentioned on here.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
The benchmark doesn't change.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think it's fine as long as you really nail down into something specific and technical rather than covering it at a basic/brief level.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
They mentioned at the AC you have to pass the online test and then the cover letter is reviewed. About 50% pass the online test and then 60-70% pass the cover letter.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I got 4 average and one below average so I guess it would have been the SST part of the test.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
50 minutes.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Summer 1, as spring overlaps with Macfarlanes.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think it went really well. Should find out within seven days whether we are successful. The two interview experiences that are on here were very useful so make sure you check those out.- Ricky
- Post #9,510
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Just had the Mayer Brown AC. They said they are planning on holding 9 ACs of 6 people each so 54 people. That is for all the VS and direct TC places. Maybe one more if necessary if they haven't filled all the spaces. They said people who applied on the deadline or close to it are unlikely to...- Ricky
- Post #9,503
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Can't go wrong with Grammarly! Haha- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
MB is tomorrow so don't think it will happen in time haha. Really could have done with no getting the rejection the night before lol.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Weil rejection after AC. Absolutely f **king gutted.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
This. The way you communicate and how you structure your answer is the most important thing. Better to cover one or two points in good depth than to go into many at a superficial level. Also, try and signpost your answers: "There are two key reasons why I am interested in a career as a...- Ricky
- Post #9,131
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yeah, so basically the proofread/article summary part of the day is being done beforehand. Thank you.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
No, it's part of the assessment day.- Ricky
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Grammar and punctuation.- Ricky
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