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  1. syw

    DLA Piper Application

    That's great news, well done! In terms of the CV you submitted, how long was yours approximately? Am I correct in understanding that there was no cover letter to submit?
  2. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I didn't meet their academic requirements and have been invited to WG
  3. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh god same hahah, i've only just realised. I've included about 8 entries because there was the option to add more. What a shambles of an application system...
  4. syw

    DLA Piper Application

    Congrats! When did you submit your WG?
  5. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Was this for London office Summer VC?
  6. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes it did. I have a feeling mine was reviewed yesterday, because prior to that it was 'finished'. I only did it the week prior to Christmas. When did you submit yours?
  7. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For the Addleshaw Goddard application, can someone who has done it please confirm that there is no option to enter in degree module breakdown scores? I can't seem to find it besides entering my final degree rank.
  8. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    From my understanding Barristers are often self-employed, meaning as a solicitor you have more financial job security. I think this is a particularly important career consideration especially given the effects of the current pandemic. In addition to this, consider the different types of work...
  9. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie re. Spring VC post VI? I've just noticed my interview has now been 'reviewed' on the portal.
  10. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I took it as always meaning midnight on that date. So midnight on the 3rd January.
  11. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's great, well done! Do you know what you scored on the WG to pass to next stage?
  12. syw

    DLA Piper Application

    Have many people received AC offers bearing in mind its for Summer? I've only just submitted my WG. Not sure whether I left it too late in applying ahh.
  13. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied last year to Macs and got an AC invite early December time. My AC was in Jan, and when I asked Grad Rec they stated there were around 3 AC's held in Jan. They may have changed this though for 2021.
  14. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone received an outcome with regards to a VI for Baker McKenzie?
  15. syw

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Anyone who applied for direct TC still waiting to hear anything?
  16. syw

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    I've applied for Spring and still haven't heard back.. may be a PFO also. I'm not sure if they're processing Summer yet
  17. syw

    Baker McKenzie

    How long have people waited to hear back after their VI? I've applied for Spring VC...
  18. syw

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Apologies if this has already been answered. I just received my CAPP feedback but it only detailed 2 areas of strength and one weakness from their 'agile framework'. How many strengths / weaknesses did others receive? It is just that I am aware there are 4 areas in their agile framework. For...
  19. syw

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how soon after completing the CAPP assessment for Linklaters and WG, they received their Capp feedback report?
  20. syw

    Baker McKenzie

    Hi, not sure if i've missed it but can anyone advise how many questions I should expect in the VI? Gracias in-advance

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