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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can I ask how long it took Baker to get back to you after the WG? Hope you’ve heard back after the VI btw!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is this for the direct TC or VS?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how Baker Mckenzie factors in the WG test score, i.e. is there a pass mark or do they factor the score into your overall application?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Have you heard back from Jones Day, i.e. following your interview?
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    DLA Piper Application

    Dear DLA Piper Graduate Recruitment Team, I hope this message finds you well. My name is xxxx l and I applied to the Summer Internship Programme in December 2020. I wanted to know if you have a ball park timeline of when I can expect to hear back, or if I have possibly missed a rejection...
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    DLA Piper Application

    I also just emailed them and can confirm that I was rejected. I applied towards the end of December and wrote the WG a the beginning of January. They updated my application on January 18 (which I saw) and they sent me a screenshot of a PFO from that same day. I did not receive the email and it...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! I'm afraid I'm not of much help, but wanted to know when you applied and completed the WG. I think there are a large number of us still on hold/waiting to hear back. Would appreciate any info and best of luck with the AC!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone hear back from links spring vs or dla piper?
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    DLA Piper Application

    I know the best advice is not to overthink this - but can anyone with AC interviews and/or rejections confirm or deny that their application status was updated on the portal? And by updated I simply mean the date. If only I had the patience to let it all go and wait...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all! I was hoping some of you could share general tips for phone interviews, I have my first one with W&C (direct TC 2022) this coming week. They will ask motivational, competency based, strength based and commercial questions. Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker do you have any advice on this?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Seeking advice: I applied to Freshfields and somehow managed to miss the template that they request for the personal statement. Is it better to write to GR and let them know that I made this mistake, or to wait for the rejection. It seems that I will get a rejection regardless of the approach I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied very late... on the 7th (not too proud of that). Also not sure that this is a progression in terms of the stages - have been hearing mixed things. Hope that helps!
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    Jones Day

    Thanks for this information! @Rhiannon were you subsequently invited to an interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just a quick question about Jones Day - do they ask every applicant for an academic reference? I just got an email saying that they’ve contacted my academic reference and so I’m wondering if it is automatic.
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    Jones Day

    Just a quick question about references - do they ask everyone for an academic reference, or is there some sort of screening process?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I completed a VI for a White & Case direct TC 2022 in late October and I know a few others did as well. Has anyone heard back from them since?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi! Can I ask how long it took for you to hear back from NRF post-WG? Thanks!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Direct TC!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, does anyone have any tips for the White & Case virtual interview?

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