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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I felt attacked in my interview as well and was convinced the partners had already made their decision to reject me....three days later they offered me a place on the scheme. sometimes it can feel like you’ve performed badly in an interview, but I would try not to overthink about this! I think...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Hey, does anyone know which law firms still have direct TC application windows open this spring/summer? Have a vac scheme this spring but have heard the firm are not giving out as many TC offers this year due to pandemic reasons (higher levels of competition this cycle), so trying to think ahead...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats, this is amazing!! When was your AC if you don’t mind me asking? :)
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    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Thank you so much Asmee, I will definitely have a read through this. Were you asked any commercial awareness questions in the interviews or were they primarily strengths based questions? Many thanks for your help :)
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    Real Talk about Eversheds Sutherland's 2023 VS App

    Hey, has anyone done the AC with Eversheds? I have mine coming up and would really appreciate any tips! :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Took them around 3 days to reply back :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I’m a little confused because the NRF PFO email says ‘your application was read with great interest but we are unable to progress you to interview’. I thought the next application stage was a WG test? Anyone else get the same email?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I’m also interested in this area and have tried linking this to my interests in applications, where necessary. I would try think about some of your extra curricular activities or perhaps work experiences and see if you’ve ever had to incorporate ESG factors into your work? Alternatively, if...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    They got back to me 4-5 days after interview :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So they emailed back saying they’re yet to confirm the dates for the summer vac scheme which is a bit annoying but guess we’ll have to wait !
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes of course - will do that !
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah fair enough - I’ll email grad rec!!:)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know what the summer vac scheme dates are for Eversheds?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats this is amazing !! Is this through pathfinders or did you apply directly for the vac scheme ? :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Agreed - I went with Mr Dubes and got through to the next stage, but I’m sure either is fine!
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    Mayer Brown Tests

    I haven’t heard back yet! Did my telephone interview week after Christmas. We’ll probably hear back this week.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys! I’ve received quite a few messages about Jones day interview advice/tips and I should be able to respond to all of them by tomorrow evening, if that’s okay - I’m not ignoring the messages, just wanted to make sure that was alright !!:)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hahaha yeah it was - glad I was able to impress the partners! Genuinely was quite a difficult interview, but I’d be more than happy to help or give advice to anyone who has an upcoming interview with the firm! Feel free to pm :)

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