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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Bird & Bird Spring VS offer!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sound like a broken record here, so apologies in advance. Has anybody heard back from Bird & Bird post-AC? Today marks 2 weeks since the AC.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anybody heard from Bird & Bird post-AC yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Any news on B&B post-AC :)?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO from DWF! Just wondering if everyone got the 'we were impressed with your application and encourage you to apply for a direct TC...'
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Had quite a few messages regarding the B&B AC so I'm just going to address it here. Obviously I'm not going to reveal the specifics - but be prepared for a long day with very few breaks (I found it quite intense). Furthermore, if you have never used the topscore platform - it was a little...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from B&B post-AC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me too...so surprised because I thought my VI was awful!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I submitted my VI on the 24th January :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Eversheds AC invite! For the London office :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! Best of luck for your AC. I received confirmation of login details/structure of the day around 5 days before my AC. Pretty standard structure. Just expect a lot of people - there were 24 in total on my AC!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just wondering whether anybody has heard back from Bird&Bird post-AC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you both for your advice! I think I'll stick with the full suit. I would love to have a decent haircut, but with lockdown I cannot trust my housemates to cut my hair 😁
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, I've got an AC next week and the firm have specified that there is 'no formal dress code' I always wear a suit for an interview, however, so I'm abit unsure how to dress now. Would you advise wearing a shirt without the tie? I don't want to come across too casual however! Thanks in...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    To everyone who may be feeling demotivated and/or exhausted, just remember...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got the offer on the Monday and received the email on the Friday :)
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    Bird & Bird Assessment Centre

    Hey, thank you so much! This is for the Spring scheme and I did my VI in early November! It took a little over two months for me to hear back :)
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    Bird & Bird Assessment Centre

    Hey guys, I have an AC with Bird & Bird. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    CMS Academy offer! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! For their Spring Scheme! Submitted my VI early November so it has been a while haha.

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