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    Art Law

    I am also interested in art law. I have used the Legal 500 and other law guides as a basis to decide what law firms I am applying to. You probably have already had a look at these firms, but just in case, the following firms are Tier 1 in the Legal 500 for art and cultural property law...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Haha classic! My partner heard I was on a call, ran in, then got all excited only for me to explain it was Tesco.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    When you are waiting to hear back from two law firms and you get a call - only for it to be about a home delivery.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I completed the test on the 14th December... haven't heard anything since!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I didn't receive a confirmation email when i completed the test :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I feel your pain! I had exactly the same thing for a TC interview last cycle.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied for a TC with Forsters for the last cycle but have reapplied for a vacation scheme this year. I wrote up a new application form, of course some bits were a bit similar, but I didn't want to have any regrets about not applying for the vacation scheme. Its a personal choice though :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Try and take some time out for yourself :) Honestly, this process can be really emotionally draining sometimes. Sending positive vibes your way!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I applied the 4th November.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied to the London office :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I didn't have that in my email.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how long the Pinsent Masons test takes? I have to borrow a family members laptop as mine is not compatible, and want to give them a rough time for how long I'll need to use it for.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I also had the same issue with two deadlines!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was allocated a date and time - Tuesday 2nd February
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you :) Hopefully you'll hear back soon! In the email they sent me they had already allocated me a slot, so I imagine it'll take them a bit longer to send case study invites out.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just heard from Mishcon de Reya - apparently they are doing a case study exercise and then a separate interview. "If you are successful, you will then be invited to a virtual interview on a subsequent day, which can then be arranged at convenient time for you. Candidates need to be successful...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Amazing news - Congratulations!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me too, I'm trying not to think about it too much!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I applied on the 21st October for the London office.

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