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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg legend thank you for telling me, I was having a real existential moment and wondering how on earth id managed to skip a whole section lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry, just looked over my Ropes and Gray app and noticed I didn't fill out anything on my work history? I have been shooting out applications like crazy and wanted to check I hadn't missed something? Do they just not ask???
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Sidley Austin, Charles Russell Speechlys, Morgan Lewis or Ropes & Gray? 😁
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Thank you for the insight! Trying not to be too caught up in guessing what the wait means, hoping it just means i'm on the maybe pile which is better than nothing!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    As I am waiting to hear a TC outcome, I'm applying to alot of the US firms that still have open VS applications - My thinking atm is that it is better to send some applications off rather than just be resigned to "they are rolling" but does anyone have any insight in regards to how likely...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I had a TC interview with Ashurst , and still havent heard? Most of my vac scheme seems to have been given their rejections or offers so I am wondering whether I should be worried? Apparently a few others havent heard back but it has been over 2 weeks - have sent an email to grad rec but also...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hello does anyone know if Dechert direct TC is rolling? Also does anyone know if CRS uses billable hours? Can't seem to find any concrete article on that!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Winter Vacation Scheme, sorry!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hi all! I have had one TC interview following WVS and am waiting to hear, but want to apply to a few more Direct TCs so I dont have all my eggs in one basket, is it too late for direct TC applications or is it worth shooting a few off?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just had an AC feedback call post-vacation scheme and before my TC interview with a firm, but it's absolutely rocked me lol I have no idea how i got the scheme now. Does anyone have any suggestions for 1. getting a mock interview somewhere before my TC interview and 2. Increasing ability in...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks for the advice! I managed to do the latter as it was quite an informal call with the client - learnt a lot!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks for the advice! It was helpful to just listen in and thankfully I had the opportunity to chat to the partner afterwards!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! This was super helpful in calming my nerves, I didn't speak at all during the client portion but the partner was great and stuck around to have a chat with me just about general advice and the firm!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, i'm on a VS at the moment and reached out to a partner after welcome drinks to be able to sit on a client call - he has said yes but it is at 4pm today and I am terrified lol. @Jaysen or @Jessica Booker or anyone else really, do you have any tips on impressing or things to be aware of?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not heard either, really getting nervous now lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I am on a tier 4 too but my school ends on the 5th? If they offer that would be ok right in terms of working hours?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anything from Ashurst Post-AC today?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh this is a bit worrying lol, can I ask around what time they called? I did my AC a few weeks ago so I am getting concerned
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is actually really comforting to read while waiting post-AC, having seen one person post they received an offer before the week grad rec said we would hear back is a bit nerve-wracking - thanks for putting it into context!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anything from Ashurst post Ac?

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