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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Likewise. I applied on Oct. 29th, have heard nothing, don't know if I should prepare for rejection?- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Interesting comment, considering S&C's NQ salary is lower than Latham's and Latham's PEP/senior salaries outpace V&E.- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
They rejected my application a day after I sent it in and never contacted my reference, so no, it isn't automatic!- M777
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Skadden
I applied late October and have heard nothing, so I think you're right!- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone heard from Kirkland? Submitted my application on Boxing Day, no word about any video interviews...- M777
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Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!
I'm sure this has been asked plenty of times before, but how much weighting do firms tend to place on individual module choices? I'm considering taking a module next semester that is not relevant to commercial law whatsoever, simply because it looks interesting and is exceptionally well-taught...- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone heard from Mayer Brown post-phone interview?- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Has anyone heard back from Dechert post-video interview? Did mine in early December- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I bet you're a pleasure to work with.- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm sure many have thought that they can outsmart the system in the way you're suggesting, but as Jessica and Jacob have both made clear, it is very unlikely to work. It raises two issues. Not only does it assume that regional firms are less competitive, but it also raises questions about...- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I did a video interview a couple of months ago where I stumbled during my answer. I impulsively explained out loud that I'd stumbled, in an almost apologetic way, and spend a good 5-10 seconds trying to say something coherent. I still got through to AC. You'll be fine.- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Does Akin Gump invite everyone to WG?- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Spring vac scheme!- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone heard back from Dechert after doing the video interview? Or know what their turnaround is? Applied in October, completed their VI on 5 December.- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone know if Kirkland is rolling?- M777
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone know how long Akin Gump take to get back to you post-app? I applied on the 17th December and their deadline is on 17th January, but not sure if I've missed the boat since they're already interviewing and making offers?- M777
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Clifford Chance TC
Please may I ask what your portal says? Mine just says "Active- accepting job submissions" and hasn't been updated at all, no emails either- M777
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Clifford Chance TC
My portal just says "active- accepting job submissions" and it hasn't been updated. I'm assuming I'm in the same boat though, since I'm not in the priority pool!- M777
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