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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You could probably use the sweatshop term when discussing most US firms in London haha
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    US Firm Interview Status Tracker

    Oh haha guess not then - maybe if we are given a link its the deadline to select which AC we want?
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    US Firm Interview Status Tracker

    Could be the date of the AC and means we will hear soon? I tried to apply for it just to see what would happen but not allowed to!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Took me 3 weeks to hear back for Slaughters, albeit it was over the Xmas period. Normally 2 weeks I think
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Freshfields do them very spaced out - in mine last year there was three of us but they are running every day pretty much
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah I just tried to say that whilst really disappointed it meant I ended up somewhere that was better for me etc but did think it was a bit strange, especially considering the person questioning me on it didn’t go there either
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    in my TC interview they spent 5 mins on this topic ha
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing from Debevoise; think someone on here got an AC for Milbank but may be wrong!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is this for the VS or the TC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Still haven't got that email but I guess it will be on the way! When did you do the WG?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I noticed this and no they didn't ask for your work history
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    To everyone who has received the WG for Freshfields, how long after your portal updated did you get the WG test? Mine updated this morning! Applied 26/10/2020 for anyone interested
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can anyone who has their Kirkland AC early this week share what the format of the day is, as mine is later this week and not heard anything! Thanks
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    K&E

    Have you been given details on what the day will entail yet? If you have, would you mind sharing that?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    There have already been some good thoughts placed in here but I would say increased competition in London is a big one as well - lots of US Firms are having double digit growth per year at the moment. Also competition from the Big 4 legal services, and the rise of the 'Ince Group' amongst...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Or if you have any legal work experience and have experience with matter management systems etc, then put this here as well
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    In most cases, its 1.5-3 weeks to hear back

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