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  1. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes.
  2. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Within the long-form questions, I have written: "As Managing Director of XYZ Ltd, responsible for XYZ, I came to value autonomy....". Within long-form questions, I have written: "As Managing Director of XYZ Ltd, responsible for XYZ, I came to value autonomy....".
  3. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats. When did you apply? It's a strengths-based interview.
  4. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Would have been straight away I believe.
  5. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How do they stay profitable, what gives them a competitive edge, how do they add value etc. You should prep it specifically.
  6. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks - applied on 18 November. You need to ask for WG report.
  7. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    HSF PFO.
  8. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Applied 9th November and waiting. They have said they are starting to look at apps in December so should start getting back to people soon.
  9. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    From my notes taken from last December's Open Day, it is a strengths-based telephone interview. Can I ask, when did you complete the test and get the telephone interview invite?
  10. Ricky

    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    I applied on 5 November and still waiting. I very much doubt we will hear until January/February time given the above.
  11. Ricky

    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    Yup! :eek::eek::eek:
  12. Ricky

    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    Nope.
  13. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ask the firm whether they are ok with bullet points. Pick the most relevant that demonstrate the key transferable skills they want to see and remember to show a range, highlighting that you are a well-rounded individual.
  14. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, absolutely. The other question is to show you are a well-rounded individual, not to demonstrate transferable skills and suitability for that firm. I always weave the 'Why You' bit throughout and link it with examples to the points you raise about 'Why Commercial Law' and 'Why the Firm'. So...
  15. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    In what way did they throw you?
  16. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sounds like strength-based questions. So asking what you would do in certain situations etc. Examples here: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/strength-based-interviews
  17. Ricky

    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Do you know if they are not processing the TC applications at all or are they just not interviewing till then? Hopefully, it's the latter!
  18. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I spoke about international reach in key fund jurisdictions, the ability to collaborate on a global scale and thought leadership. All ways that add value for clients.
  19. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Completed SST on 02/11/2020. Got sent research questions on 23/11/2020.
  20. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How long after did you get the WG? Did you request your score?

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