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Addleshaw Goddard - Spring Vacation Scheme 2025

Added to Calendar: 06-01-25

Amma Usman

Legendary Member
Staff member
Future Trainee
Gold Member
Premium Member
Sep 7, 2024
1,492
1,589
An opportunity to undertake a vacation scheme at the firm, commencing in 2025.

Scheme dates: 7th Apr‘ 25 - 11th Apr ‘25

Apply here by 6th January 2025
 

FCL25

Distinguished Member
Jul 26, 2023
54
54
Hi,

I recently completed the voice interview (6th Jan) and was wondering what a typical waiting time is to hear back regarding the next stage (AC).

Many thanks
 

FCL25

Distinguished Member
Jul 26, 2023
54
54
Hey I heard back Jan 19th last year.
Thanks. Can I ask if you were successful in proceeding to the next stage (assessment centre)?
Because I read somewhere on a different thread that someone was told 4 days after their voice interview that they were successful. So I’m just wondering whether there is a link between the timeline that you hear back from AG and passing to the next stage?
 

vshunter

Active Member
Aug 20, 2024
13
9
Thanks. Can I ask if you were successful in proceeding to the next stage (assessment centre)?
Because I read somewhere on a different thread that someone was told 4 days after their voice interview that they were successful. So I’m just wondering whether there is a link between the timeline that you hear back from AG and passing to the next stage?
Yeah I did and the vac scheme, but didn't get the TC.
 
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vshunter

Active Member
Aug 20, 2024
13
9
Thanks. Must have been a very competitive cycle I assume since you made it right to the end without an offer? At least you know you have what it takes to try again though.
Yeah would be kinda bizarre if I didn't get as far again but equally they could just not want me again lol. Not banking on them anyway.
 

FCL25

Distinguished Member
Jul 26, 2023
54
54
Yeah would be kinda bizarre if I didn't get as far again but equally they could just not want me again lol. Not banking on them anyway.
Yeah it happens. Happened to me with BCLP. Got as far as the AC in one cycle, just to be rejected post-app the next. This was extremely bizarre considering how encouraging they were for me to apply again lol and my application was much better than the first time round 😭 I sometimes really doubt the integrity of the grad rec teams at these firms.
 
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Amma Usman

Legendary Member
Staff member
Future Trainee
Gold Member
Premium Member
Sep 7, 2024
1,492
1,589
Hi,

I recently completed the voice interview (6th Jan) and was wondering what a typical waiting time is to hear back regarding the next stage (AC).

Many thanks

Hey @FCL25 ,

I would not worry too much on how long it takes to hear back. Firms differ based off many factors such as high application numbers, or even the specific cycle.

Best of luck!
 
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