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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm in the process of applying and assumed it was from WBD's perspective.- rose63
- Post #8,726
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Does anyone know roughly how long Macfarlanes take to get back to you? Applied the day before the deadline for VS so assuming it'll be a little while before I hear anything yet.- rose63
- Post #7,874
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I’d just say make sure you have examples of competencies! Hard to say more without saying the actual questions. Also the usual pointers - have a plain background, dress smartly like an in person interview, and look at the camera rather than the screen.- rose63
- Post #7,825
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
In an 'explain a time where you've been resilient' (as such) question I wrote about my experiences with mental health and how it impacted my studies etc. I've done this for another firm and was invited for VI, but now I'm worried that writing about it in my most recent app was too personal. I...- rose63
- Post #7,153
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I also really struggle with this type of question. It can seem so vague and quite overwhelming. I’m not great with legal tech as a topic so I tend to avoid that. Something I’ve gone for in the past is the introduction of alternative business structures which challenges traditional law firms etc...- rose63
- Post #6,940
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Thanks for this! I wasn't sure whether it was a generic email or because my app was decent but not quite enough for the VS. I was thinking of emailing grad rec about this but they state that they don't offer feedback at the application stage because of the quantity of applications. Would it be...- rose63
- Post #6,540
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Is it too late to apply for firms who recruit on a rolling basis when the app deadline is in 2 days? Don't want to spend time on them if it's going to be a straight rejection regardless- rose63
- Post #6,535
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'd like to do some last minute apps (following Jaysen's post here) but realistically how likely is it to be successful? Some of the firms I'd do a last min app to I don't have much research about etc. so I'm not sure if there's much point trying? (Without sounding like negative Nancy)- rose63
- Post #6,507
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Congrats! Can I ask when you did your VI and what office this is for? Good luck!- rose63
- Post #6,480
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Had a rejection from Burges Salmon for their summer VS, but the email said to apply for their TC. I’m not sure how I could make my application better to apply again - how can I know where I’ve gone wrong?- rose63
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- Forum: Applications Discussion