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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone who applied in jan heard back from goodwin?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats - best of luck with it :) ! When did you apply / complete the WG?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Samantha, I haven't actually done the written exercise yet - I have my interview in a few weeks. But hopefully we do haha.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Well best of luck with it :) - not too long to wait. Yes, I thought it might be via phone.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I see - I am sure you answered both well. Well I genuinely hope you get it. Did they tell you how long it would take to find out, and if successful is it a phone call?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thats really positive! I'm sure you will be fine. Thank you - that is really helpful. Yeah, I anticipate curveballs will be thrown haha. Did they ask you typical questions like why S & M and why law? Omg I can imagine - I believe I have a teams link already provided (hopefully it is the...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh really positive to hear that it was almost like an informal chat. I have mine in a couple of weeks. How did you find it being online? I wish you the best of luck! If it is any consolation, the job interviews / vac scheme interviews I walked out feeling like I performed poorly in, ended up...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone had a recent interview with Slaughter and May? If so, how did you find it?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I got in touch with HR for a separate matter, but they confirmed they are likely to conclude the reviews next week. So hopefully you will hear soon.

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