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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've just had an AC invite from Penningtons! It's my first AC this cycle, so I'm really nervous. All I've been told is that it will be a mix of "written and oral" exercises. I'd really appreciate any advice from someone who has done an AC with Penningtons before.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I applied for the London office.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just in case anyone else is applying to Hill Dickinson - I just received a WG test invite. I sent my application on the 18th December.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had advice for Mishcon de Reya's virtual interview? I'd appreciate any words of wisdom :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mishcon de Reya have started sending out video interview invites. (I just received one and I sent my application off on the 20th of October).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you for the advice :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I've been invited to complete Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's online test. All I've been told is that "The test is a strengths based assessment and will contain a number of scenario based questions, testing candidate’s situational judgement and critical reasoning". Does anyone have any...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard either
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, just got an update from Taylor Wessing. I thought it might be good to post as I saw others were asking questions about the firm: "In the lead up to applications closing on 11 January, we wanted to give you an update on your application status. Once applications close, we will review...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard anything yet either.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I applied on the 12th November.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just received an email regarding an update for those that applied for the last cycle for Forsters: "Your application for the 2022 training contract will still be considered for the 2022 intake, but if you would like to apply for a vacation scheme next year, you should make another application...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This morning I received an invite to take part in Taylor Wessing's behavioural- based assessment. I've never done this form of testing before, does anyone have any general advice? (Sorry if there is an answer to this question that I have missed- I've been moving house this week so I've not...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did a vacation scheme with Boodle Hatfield in July. When I applied the applications were non-rolling. I sent my application in early January, and then had an interview mid February. I don't know if they are non-rolling this cycle- it might be worth checking just to be safe. They genuinely...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi there, I don't know how long it'll exactly take but I completed the situational judgement test on the 9th October and was invited to take the verbal reasoning test and video interview on the 20th October. Hope this helps!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, I was just wondering how long the verbal reasoning and logical reasoning tests take to complete for Simmons & Simmons? I'm sharing a working space at the moment and need to reserve time to have working space undisturbed. Thank you!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Congrats! Me too- I'm also a bit nervous about this mysterious new written exercise. I've only ever done one "recorded" video interview before, so I would be really grateful if anyone had any advice on this :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I completed the SJT first thing on the 9th October and haven't heard anything.
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has heard back after completing the WG? I did the test on Wednesday early afternoon and haven't head anything yet.

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