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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Tbh, I don't think people should be posting video interview questions here. It's not fair to people working hard to prepare and you never know if different questions will be asked to others- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Firms that are hardline on sending PFOs if you don't have AAB, rather ABB for instance, despite candidates having got a 2:1, passed the LPC and worked for a couple years baffle me- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I've a feeling wide-spread reform is needed for all recruitment I'm conscious that I shouldn't name them in the forum. But I did a Vacation Scheme with one firm back in June online. They didn't offer any TCs and promised to hold a follow-up Vacation Scheme when they could allow us to visit...- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Other than receiving confirmation I completed their tests, nothing. Apalling- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
No I wouldn't bother with that. Just address it to the named individual and get straight into it- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Bro any application that doesn't ask me 9 300-word complex/niche questions and a cover letter before HR have even sniffed at my profile can work with me- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I've had the exact same as this. Wasn't given any negative or really any constructive feedback but there weren't enough TC spaces available. Frustrating? Absolutely! But it came down to a numbers game between the people invited to AC and the people they had already given offers to at the Vac...- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Don't expect to hear anything here until April/May- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I've not heard a thing from DLA Piper since doing the test pretty early in the process. I also got invited to their Open Day because I submitted an app which I attended.- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Oh damn that is good!! I had a dream last night where we didn't receive blunt, template rejections after we spend hours/days going through the application process!- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I'm slow, is a PFO a rejection? What does it stand for?- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Not heard anything myself! I've hear about Jan/Feb time they get back in touch- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Yes, I record this all in a handwritten spreadsheet! Willkie don't send email confirmations of applications Sent my application off on Boxing Day- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Invitation from Willkie Farr & Gallagher for their video interview! Can't remember who wrote this in the forum, but do treat each step up the application process as an achievement! As horrendous as this process is, if its your genuine ambition, you'll find the courage to keep going!- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Anyone else waiting to hear from DLA Piper since doing the tests? Suppose I should wait for my rejection email?- FM302989
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Don't worry friend, I got the rejection as well! Sad because I attended all of their graduate recruitment events around work, met them at Law Fairs and spent hours/days researching the firm and putting together the commercial awareness answer. I'm sure people will disagree, but I'm gutted and...- FM302989
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I also applied for King & Spalding over summer and have had no update, you're not alone- FM302989
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
The feedback email advises that they look for the certain competencies in the application form. I'm gonna share this below as I'm sure it will apply to plenty of firms. My problem is I can't be certain where I fell short given that I've graduated with 2:1s across the board, completed the...- FM302989
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General Discussion Thread 2020-21
I applied for the Winter Vac Scheme on 30.09. You then have 7 days to do the tests which I did on 04.10. I passed these then my application was 'under review'- FM302989
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