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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That would be me
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nope, sorry. Addleshaw Goddard and Mills & Reeve.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I always think Forest Gump when I see Akin Gump. Don't forget "Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft" and "Fried Frank".
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Send them an email like
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Four hour assessment centre for one firm this morning and final partner interview for another firm this afternoon. Is it too early for wine + pajamas?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    While I can understand the point of view, interviewers are professionals. I doubt very much that an interviewer would be offended by an applicant's personal journey/success and thus allow it to cloud their judgement of their potential.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know it's cliché but you never really know. I've had interviews where I thought I smashed it - didn't get the job. And I've had interviews where I felt like crying afterwards and did get the offer! Stay positive :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah, I do agree. It's still not pleasant in an interview situation though. 😅
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Being asked a question in a case study partner briefing and having no answer.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would go for it! I do know trainees at firms who only converted a TC on their second go around, having been unsuccessful on their first vac scheme with the firm.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's early!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it recorded or with someone? I actually prefer them because you don't have to worry about eye contact, which means you can refer to notes. In addition to what Jessica said re smiling, if you are sat down then make sure you have a nice open posture and don't slouch because it'll impact your...
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Not many then! Still, well done for getting to the top 16 at least. Did you apply for the direct TC this time around?
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    Hill Dickinson 2020/2021

    Did you attend the insight scheme last year then? Do you know roughly how many of you got TCs?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I can completely relate. I was a top 3/4 student in my first two years - I definitely am not going to be this year. 😅
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I held back a lot, both in terms of selling myself and my motivations for applying to X or Y firm. So this year I made a point when reading my application back to consider a) do my answers reflect what I can offer the firm? b) are my motivations clear, convincing and personal to me (e.g. not...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I felt this way last year. I got rejected at the application stage for all but two firms (made one AC and one interview). I beat myself up *so* badly! But after reaching out to people and receiving some feedback on my applications - I made the slightest of tweaks - I've been invited to the AC...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know it's hard not to but it's really not healthy to compare your journey to others. You'll get there!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's an incredible achievement!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is amazing and so well deserved! 😊

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