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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did it and I would just say prep typical motivational, commercial and competency questions!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've done it, I would say just prepare for the typical motivational, commercial and competency questions- nothing too out there!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is there a reason why you can't do another date for the firm that has multiple dates? If the firm is flexible for you to attend any of their dates, maybe you could just ask to be on a non-clashing set of dates anyway so that way you won't have an issue if you hear back positively from your...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think that's a little unfair considering the country is still in national lockdown and people are only supposed to be going into the office when they can't do work at home or for wellbeing reasons (which I don't think applies here as interviews can be held by video) but again hopefully you're...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it optional to go into the office? Or are they saying you have to? This is definitely personal preference I feel, I wouldn't want to go in just yet because I don't want to take public transport but it differs from person to person!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya, so I completed the research questions and was successful in getting to the next stage. What I would say is make sure if it is appropriate, that you link back to the firm- even if it's one sentence it shows engagement and specificity. In terms of the commercial question, I picked something...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm not sure about the successful point but they did ask me if I had a preference for a scheme and I told GR and they said that's fine!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! Which scheme are you on??
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would wait until you actually get the VS to be asked to switch to the TC stream just because there's no point in stressing yourself and worrying about this now before your AC! I'm sure you'll smash it and after they've seen your performance it'll probably be easier for you personally to also...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!! So I have no idea if they call everyone but I do know that they said they're calling 10 people today so I'm really hoping it is positive for you! Keeping my fingers crossed (though I'm sure you don't need it!)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    My AC was on the 9th but GR said they weren't letting people know in chronological order either way if that helps!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you Jaysen!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ropes VS offer!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is definitely true, I also think it can depend on which interview slot you have- for example, I was one of the last people to be interviewed for my spring VS and I'm guessing by the time I was interviewed, GR had a pretty good idea of whether or not I'd fit their criteria for the VS...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For the spring VS I sent my questions on 8 Jan and received the interview invite on the 2 Feb if that's any use!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm not absolutely sure either but I think this email is because their summer scheme is aimed at undergrads while their spring scheme is aimed at grads- I was offered the Reed Smith VS and have completed my LPC so I don't think the firm is completely opposed to recruiting LPC grads, they may be...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I definitely agree, the market is so competitive out there so I think a lot of people will want to have a TC regardless of when it's start date is (especially if it's at a firm they really like!)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I second what @Jessica Booker said here- when Reed Smith called to make me an offer for the spring VS they stressed the fact that they had no earlier start dates than 2023 and asked more than once if that would be okay for me so I'm assuming they're worried that people will renege if they get...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it depends, both of my offers so far have been over the phone and any rejections have been via email but think it varies by firm!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would say just prep the typical competency/ commercial/ motivational questions you would for a normal interview! There's nothing particularly 'out there' in the interview!

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