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  1. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also (sorry for all the qs)- do people normally use all 250 words for work experience sections??? At mishcon they really encouraged using the word count but idk in my other apps I feel like I just waffle to get to 250 and it’s unnecessary. Any thoughts?
  2. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if reed smith will accept graduates on their summer placement? I’m technically only eligible for the spring scheme but I can’t make the dates- but stressed because I emailed them about it but haven’t heard a response, and I’ve just had a message from apply4law that they’re now...
  3. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is debevoise still taking. Applications ?
  4. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Absolutely! The only firm that ends up mattering is the one that gives you an offer :)
  5. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else hate that feeling of having a few hours before your interview, where u feel like you need to keep working but just don’t know how u could possibly prepare more? Cos same
  6. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I feel like firms are moving towards being really respectful and understanding of people with mental health struggles- especially now after the pandemic where pretty much everyone has struggled in one way or another. I really don’t think having a mental health issue will disadvantage you in...
  7. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I also go really personal with this (but I’m quite uninhibited lol). I always talk about my experience recovering from anorexia at uni and I use the STAR technique to explain what steps I took to balance my workload w treatment. So yeh it’s pretty personal but the focus isn’t really on the...
  8. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I’m Still waiting post test!! Thing is it feels like it’s been ages since I did it but when u think about it the deadline was only 3 weeks ago. Not that reassuring Necessarily given that they’re rolling but still. There’s def hope!
  9. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I’ve heard this! Does this mean that they’re not actually recruiting this year? I mean I submitted my app all fine but I’m still sceptical based on people’s experiences lol
  10. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Dla pfo!! Applied on deadline and my portal was updated a week ago :)
  11. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I Honestly think the oxbridge process is often just as random as law recruitment🤣 so feels like a bit of an unfair q. My guess is that if they did ask this they’d be more interested in your ability to self reflect and act on feedback- they want to know that you can identify where you went wrong/...
  12. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    i'm in the same situation! if you contact them would you let me know the outcome (I also don't mind emailing) :)
  13. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yep! Applied on the deadline though
  14. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any advice for the dentons phone interview? this is my first cycle and first interview so would appreciate any advice :)
  15. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    this does not fill me with confidence whatsoever x
  16. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    the DLA piper drama just exhilarates me x the thrill of waiting gets me through the week
  17. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it bad form to chase applications?
  18. J

    DLA Piper Application

    me too and no email!
  19. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Don’t worry they don’t send a confirmation email (I double checked mine a few days ago, they said there’s no confirmation email for completing the WG and that they had received the results automatically) x
  20. J

    DLA Piper Application

    i have a hotmail account and still nothing!! i already emailed earlier in the week tho to chase my app (they replied saying still reviewing) so i dont want to email again. just annoying that there's obviously an update and i dont know what it is lol

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