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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Firstly, congratulations that's an amazing achievement and secondly, I don't think that is ungrateful at all- actually Dechert will probably prefer you cancel then attend the interview knowing you won't accept a VS offer as they are not your first choice. I definitely think just be gracious when...
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    Dechert AC!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think they review your application before they send the WG
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah I would say it is quite standard!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't know for certain but I remember at an open day they mentioned that if they like you they'll find a way to keep you- I think year before this they kept all but 1 VS participant but obviously not completely sure I think @Dheepa will be better placed to answer this!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh sorry, I misunderstood! And that is fair enough, I think some firms are trying to become more diverse but obviously it is a slow process and some firms like BM do do it better than others!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I can't speak for Skadden but at Weil, I feel long hours are a given but people feel genuinely attached to the people they work with, which I think is good to see and from what I've seen in departments, the associates and partners tend to be up as late as the trainees (if not later). I also...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I emailed last week they said they've had loads of apps so they will hopefully get back to us soon!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya, I think most TC offers require you to not have VS elsewhere and VS acceptance letters require you to state that you have not accepted a TC elsewhere so I would just ask first to see if the deadline can be extended because otherwise you could risk putting yourself in a situation where...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya, Reed Smith GR said end of June/ beginning of July but they haven't confirmed the dates yet!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! It's with Weil but I know Reed Smith is also next week!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I actually think that most spring VS start in April but I know a few (including mine) that start this week!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I personally ask them about themselves- why they chose to specialise in their practice area/ sector (depending on the firm's structure)/ to tell me about something interesting they've worked on/ why they chose to come to the firm or stay at the firm- I also ask them about something commercial if...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if there are any TCLA resources focussed on restructuring? Thanks in advance!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This happened to me for two of my offers- it was an actual mobile number
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm still at the test stage, I completed them months ago so let them know but I think they're in the process of giving out telephone interviews atm so maybe after this batch they'll assess and let you know?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received a reply for them today- I asked for a status update on my application and they just said they are swamped at the moment and will get back to me as soon as they can
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg thank god me too loool
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it's 30 seconds to prep and 60-90 to answer (sorry I'm not completely sure I didn't check the time when I spoke loool awful technique I know)

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