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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    ah congrats on getting an interview! I imagine that if I haven't heard it's a no, but thanks for sharing
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not a vac scheme, but is anyone waiting to hear back about whether they have an interview for the Aspiring Solicitors Barclay's Think Talent Scheme?
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    Tips for first in-person vac scheme

    Thank you so much for this, so incredibly helpful!
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    Tips for first in-person vac scheme

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a little insight. Last summer I had a virtual vac scheme and failed to convert. I've got a vac scheme with the same firm this year but I think the scheme is going ahead in person - do you have any tips for someone who's never done an in-person vac scheme and how to adapt...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if you've been rejected for w&c vac scheme if you can still apply to training contract?
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Finally rejected for the Spring scheme
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It took two weeks for me to hear and it was a rejection
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    At what point is it cheeky to email grad rec and ask for an update? I'm seeing so many rejections for W&C spring and summer scheme but haven't received any news post-app (for spring vs), so I'm wondering if this means I'm being considered for the summer scheme
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    There have also been a number of rejections handed out for the Summer Scheme, so at this point I'd say no news is good news - I'm in your boat too! I'm going mad refreshing my email lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much! This is very helpful. I think your point about not rehearsing too much or at all is important. It doesn't mean you haven't thought about the answers, but allows you to have a more natural answer. I got so hung up on the order in which I wanted to present my "why law" answer...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Do you have any tips on how to overcome that final interview anxiety? I completely froze on my "why law" answer and it was the reason I failed to convert my vac scheme. I was so so gutted. In my heart I knew the answer but I sputtered something very random because I could feel myself freezing...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'd say just as good as anyone's , last year I had no legal experience but managed to get a vac scheme as a final year
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection from Mishcon, 4 months after applying lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's positive and helpful to know, thank you! In the past I've always been rejected much sooner after applying so I have a small hope haha
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've seen a fair few rejections for both I think
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Does anyone know when their last AC dates are?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am also still waiting to hear from Mishcon post app and applied on October 31st, is anyone in this boat?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Praying for any kind of news from W&C 🙏

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