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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    We should hear back end of January/early Feb they said!
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    I got 4 for above average and 1 average! I know people who had 4 averages and still got an interview - so don't stress!
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    DLA Piper Application

    Just seen this! Congratulations - so happy for you :)
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    DLA Piper Application

    Congratulations on your AC invite Thank you so much - it's just me being impatient hahaha!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from DLA Piper for the summer vac scheme? I sent off my application 23/11, did the WG soon after, and haven't heard anything since! When I look at my application, it says last updated: 7th December 2020. Does anyone have any idea what that could mean? x
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    DLA Piper Application

    I sent off my application 23/11, did the WG soon after, and haven't heard anything since! When I look at my application, it says last updated: 7th December 2020. What does this mean ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How did your interview go? What did they ask? I've got mine tomorrow and it's my first ever interview - don't know what to expect!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, so last year was for a TC and this year was for the Winter VS!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    From personal experience, I can say that they definitely do! hahah
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't received an invite either for the test and it's been at least 2 weeks!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how long Mayer Brown take to get into contact after the SJT? I've had the report for a few weeks now
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    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    I applied on the 29th September and still not heard anything back!

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