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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am absolutely nervous of hearing back and this wait has made me very anxious - im just overthinking!! I can’t stop refreshing my emails!!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Womble bond Dickinson?
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Me too!! Can’t stop thinking about it :(
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Anyone heard from them?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, I have done this test twice for Gowling and PWC. I noticed they don’t care about how much you get right/wrong - they’re testing your strategy, determination, perseverance and motivation to complete some parts of the test. They’re looking at your thinking style too. I passed the Gowling one...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes I did! It said in the email it will be sent to all applicants
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Got the online test to complete for Womble Bond Dickinson (applied for the TC)
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Reed smith emailed me just now (post research questions) Thank you for your continued patience whilst we deal with a high number of applications. We are sending a quick email to reassure you that we haven't overlooked your application and we will be in touch soon with an outcome. Did anyone...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg well done!! When did you completed the VI?
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Hey I passed the SST and waiting to hear back on the research questions. I imagine there’s been some delay as they could be assessing applicants who have just completed the SST (I’m assuming they do it in batches depending on when you applied)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations! Is this for the summer scheme?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Reed smith post research questions
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My DWF VI went terrible. Good luck everyone!
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Not sure. I think it may take a couple of weeks
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Thank you!
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Good luck to everyone who submitted their research answers. Does anyone know what the next stage of the app? Is it a VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I have started it today but just wanted to know how much time I had (I work full-time so it’s hard) I agree, I’m hoping to complete it today and review tomorrow morning
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Reed smith wants me to send some answers within 5 days. I received this email on Tuesday. The 5th day is Saturday. Does this mean I have to send it to them by Friday?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! I applied to bham and got a VI invite today

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