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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hi guys - for those firms that have winter vac schemes, do these schemes start training earlier than summer schemes, or do they all begin in september
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    those who interviewed at JD - how long did it take u to hear back after, has been over a week for me ... so wondering if they take a little longer
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied close to deadline and still radio silence (not sure how many application stages there are) if that's any reassurance to you !
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Willkie VI :) it took them a little longer than their 10 day limit to reply to me just in case anyone is still waiting.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't think its standard, I got rejected after WG and mine didn't say that ~ well done !
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    what is the next step after Willkie application ? I've heard conflicting things with whats written on their website?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ropes is non-rolling, so they will have been looking at applications for just a week- unlikely to hear back for a while :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I went to a talk with them this cycle and they said they were non-rolling, for summer VS at least
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have an interview mid feb -first choice summer scheme I know some have had interviews + been offered places already

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