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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey Ricky, is this the test you have to do after the application?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Those who received a Mayer Brown AC invite - were there lots of dates available? I’m still waiting to hear back and I’m holding onto some hope!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh wow that is a delay! I hope it went well anyway?!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! Can I ask if that was for this application cycle? And when you applied?
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    Oh well that’s good to know and congratulations on getting to the telephone interview! Did he say when you will hear back by, or just when ACs are?
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    I was told by mid January! Has anyone emailed them to ask?
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    I am an Associate at a Global Law Firm. Ask me Anything!

    Hi @LM and thank you for taking the time to answer all our questions! I was wondering if you could shed some light on the basics - how does a law firm actually decide what partner/associate/trainee etc gets to work on what case and client? I was also wondering, if for example it was an M&A deal...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I’m “trying” to patiently wait too! But I remember at an event that their first AC is on the 27th so I wonder if they’ll delay this or give people short notice...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post telephone interview yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone begun to hear back from Mayer Brown yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi @Jaysen would you have any advice/insight for the written exercises that ask you to summarise lengthy articles? Is there a format/key points to include that law firms look out for?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Olivia, is this what you’re looking for? https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    I’m so sorry to hear this! Can I ask when you did your interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after the telephone interview? Or know when to expect to hear back?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Congrats on the open days! I have applied to GD too but not to DLA piper, can I ask when you applied?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Ah I’m sorry to hear this! Can I ask when you applied?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I haven’t seen anyone who has heard back post tests yet only one person who has been rejected. Do you know people who have been progressed? But last year people with a mixed range of feedback got through so I wouldn’t worry too much!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! Can I ask if you’ve heard back yet?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, on an even more positive note, last year I believe I got around the same percentile in the WG as you and still was offered an AC with linklaters so don’t loose hope!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey I’m sorry to hear this, good news is coming your way! Can I ask when you took the tests and when you heard back please?

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