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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received it on Friday afternoon and I applied on the 14th of January!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    omg I just found out that I had an email in my spam from Shearman for an interview!!!!! This is my first ever interview so if anyone has any tips or anything it would be so appreciated!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Not sure if this is the right place to ask but does anyone know if there is an LPC V SQE thread of some sorts on the forum? I am feeling very conflicted as to what route to do for a variety of reasons and am doing as much research as I can!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just started the Rosenblatt TC application, does anyone know if there is a word limit?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hoping today is the day we hear back from OC
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just completed the V&E VI and it was much more enjoyable than I thought it was going to be, I was super anxious but the unlimited prep time and re-recording really made it so much better!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing from Cooley yet but they are non-rolling so might take a while!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Osborne Clarke?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    There's an Ashurst thread where they talk a bit about the test and the different elements! Ashurst Thread, hope that helps :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Got a VI invite for V&E!!! This is the first application this cycle where I've gotten through to the next stage and I honestly didn't expect it!!! Last year I did a VI for Simmons & Simmons and it didn't go well so I would really appreciate any advice for VI in general and if anyone has any...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have these questions as well!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Got my PFO from PM, feeling very disheartened as I had spent so much time on this application and felt quite good about it actually 😥
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    That has made me feel a bit better, hopefully I will have done better on the other two parts!
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    The Ashurst cognify assessment was actually the worst thing I've ever done, can't wait to get that rejection.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    There is a specific Ashurst thread where they discuss this, I have attached it here :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how long it takes for Ashurst to send out test invites?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just started with Dear Mr. Wong and finished the letter with yours sincerely I think that's also what I've seen other people on the forum do, hope that helps!
  18. K

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes same, still waiting!! I read that they don't get back until the end of Jan/start of Feb so hopefully it will be soon!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes I did it the other day, I would definitely recommend that you are in a space where you won't be able to be distracted as many of the 'games' are speed or memory based. I would also recommending that you do it on your phone as its much easier to complete the tasks, and you could practice by...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I totally feel the same! The waiting and refreshing emails is so draining and has definitely increased my anxiety. I try sometimes to put my phone on airplane mode so I don't get distracted as much during the day and if I am feeling too overwhelmed I try doing something that I really enjoy like...

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