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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I emailed them earlier this week and they got back to me saying my application is in the second stage of review (not sure what this means) and that they'd respond by the end of May!
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Anyone heard from Jones Day re their spring or summer schemes?
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Did they say what would happen in the event that they could not hold an in person scheme for August, could they go virtual?
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    I can imagine this (students not being able to commit to alternative dates) would be a problem for a lot of firms hence why thy are really taking their time to make a decision. Virtual schemes do offer flexibility here though, as they tend to be shorter and relocation isn't required.
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    I do agree that completing a vac scheme in the same office building as others would be more of a level playing field, as a crowded room can be distracting amongst other things. But as Jessica has said, firms are very understanding of these issues and if you make them aware of your...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Not everyone will have access to stable wifi unfortunately, making it difficult to hold video calls and the like. I am hopeful that firms will be understanding of this! As an overall package however, a scheme at the firm's office would be very much preferred as it gives you more of a realistic...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Pinsent Masons have also transferred their summer scheme to an online internship, according to this Legal Cheek article: https://www.legalcheek.com/2020/04/pinsent-masons-offers-virtual-summer-vacation-scheme/ HL's approach imo now looks better as you at the very least (if you do not get a TC)...
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    This is what I’d have thought but social distancing is likely to remain in place, which in theory makes it difficult to attend socials and interact with others on the scheme. Virtual schemes and TC interviews/offers seem more likely but I guess all options are open as things stand!
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    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    With social distancing measures expected to last till the end of the year even after the lockdown has been lifted, is it a realistic possibility that all summer schemes will be cancelled and HL’s approach will be followed by others?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi, has anyone heard from Mayer Brown after completing the tests? I completed them end of Jan but am yet to hear back - this is for summer VS btw!
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