I actually thought the same thing when I first did the Bakers VI last year, I got cut off midway and lost my train of through during another question and I still got through so don't count yourself out just yet! Congrats on your first VI though, I personally think they're the hardest part of the whole app process honestly!
2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
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Re. Katten. I've been questioning whether or not to disclose this. Admins, do let me know if I should delete!
I attended Katten's Vacation Scheme last summer and they didn't offer any TCs because they wanted an in-office assessment. After spending months reassuring us a follow-up scheme would go ahead, a few weeks back the grad rec manager emailed us Vac Schemers saying all plans to recruit trainees for 2022 were cancelled. I'm uncertain if anything was announced to people currently applying this year but if you've not been told, then that's disappointing
I don't know anything about the grad rec manager leaving however. Worth checking LinkedIn
Just received a Watson Glaser test for Fladgate. 🥰
Boys n' girls, I've been doing these for years that I swear I've tackled the same questions multiple times. However I still go over Assessment Day's practice papers
Before I get asked, I applied on the deadline (31 January)
Boys n' girls, I've been doing these for years that I swear I've tackled the same questions multiple times. However I still go over Assessment Day's practice papers
Before I get asked, I applied on the deadline (31 January)
This is insane! I think I'm connected with their grad rec person on LinkedIn and they have certainly been posting about vac scheme deadlines etc., for this year!
Yeah they posted encouraging people to apply a day before I received my heartbreaking email lol
What I will say it is, it is a US firm and they do have to follow what's told from their head offices.
This will apply for all your applications, but you never know what a law firm's business needs are, so its not always a reflection on how you are as a candidate
WG for Fladgate! Does everyone get sent it?
Sorry to hear it didnt go well! What kind of things did they ask if you dont mind me asking?
Twinning!
Severely doubt everyone gets sent it, otherwise it would be automated a la Herbert Smith Freehills and other firms. Although I can't confirm
It seems correct. Grad Rec manager posted this on her Linkedin not long ago:
"It's taken me a while to get there, but I'm excited to share that I'm launching my coaching business on 1st March!"
Ashurst AC 
Edit: For those that want to know:
Applied 12th of November
Cognify 66%
Emotify 87%
Edit: For those that want to know:
Applied 12th of November
Cognify 66%
Emotify 87%
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Ashurst AC invite, applied on 28th of January!
exact same over here, almost completely wiped from my memory 😅
BCLP PFO (post-test) - quite disappointing as I attended the open day and had a few BCLP trainees look over my application! I applied the middle of December
Do all BCLP PFOs say “We would like to take this opportunity to highlight that we considered your application to be strong and would encourage you to apply again in future”?
Do all BCLP PFOs say “We would like to take this opportunity to highlight that we considered your application to be strong and would encourage you to apply again in future”?
Please don’t let it get you down! I have failed a VI many more times than that and each time it’s a kick up the bum and invaluable experiencePFO Simmons post-VI. This is my second time failing a VI now
Also got a PFO from BCLP, applied on the day before the deadline so wasn't holding much hope!
Also just been rejected and mine said the same thing but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s generic, especially since they provide feedback!
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