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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection from Hogan Lovells :( not sure if I failed the WG or if it was my application, anyone know if we can find out?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This really resonated with me and I'm sure so many others - rejection is really, really tough, particularly from that firm you've set your heart on :( just know that you will get there eventually and we'll all be rooting for you!
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hey! I received mine on Monday and am taking it tonight as well, so I'm also hoping it's fine haha! I don't see why it wouldn't be since it is definitely within 7 days :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nooo, fingers crossed it will be good news for you! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Took the test yesterday evening and got the email around midday today - pretty quickly!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection from Bird & Bird after taking the WG yesterday, spent so long practising for the test as well! :( but never mind, onwards and upwards!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    yes it was!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I submitted on the morning of the deadline day (3rd Jan), and the VI email came through this morning :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone got any tips for Kirkland's VI? :)
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    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Hi! I have written an answer for 'when have you delivered a piece of work where quality was an important factor?', but suddenly not sure if it's what Eversheds are looking for. I've written about an example where I delivered high-quality customer service in my summer job, but maybe I would be...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't think so, have looked back at mine and it just says applying for 2021 Vacation Scheme!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! I had a Baker McKenzie VI in May last year (so might have changed since then!) but there were four competency questions and one commercial question. The interview was fairly straightforward, just make sure you've thought of some examples for common competency questions (there's a really...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, For the Kirkland & Ellis application, there is a question which asks 'is there anything else you would like to add in support of your application?' with a 200 word limit. Considering they already ask for a CV, cover letter, three application questions and a work experience section...
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    Jones Day

    Completely agree, the word limit is difficult! I had to be really strict with editing and being selective with examples. For the first question, I chose two society positions I held at university and briefly explained my responsibilities for each. For the second, I again chose two examples of...
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    Jones Day

    I'm yet to apply too! also worried it's late but we may as well try :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied on the deadline haha - hope you hear better news!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me too! I wasn't expecting anything until 4th haha - my portal says updated on 29th though so maybe the email took a while to come through!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    rejection from A&O for summer VS :(
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please! Thank you :)
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    PGDL 2020-2021

    Ah I'll be at the Cambridge centre :) would love to know if anyone else is going here too!

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