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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So they told me it would be end of June/ beginning of July for the summer scheme for Reed Smith this year if that's helpful (sorry I completely forgot they even said this until you asked!)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So when I did this question, I approached it as a strength based question- I stated whether I would feel confident enough or not and then justified why. I then gave an example which supported my point, which I used the STAR structure for. In terms of knowledge of the firm, I just looked up Reed...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya, Reed Smith told me they haven't finalised the summer VS dates yet and that they'll let me know when they have so can deffo post them here/ pm you as soon as they do! But it may be a while!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey yes, let me pm you
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm in the same position (minus the email), I think last time someone emailed they said they were swamped and they seem to have given out a batch of telephone interviews a few days ago so hopefully they'll get back to us soon!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Honestly try not to be too hard on yourself, this cycle has been so so competitive compared to before, more firms are receiving more than 50% extra applications so it may just be the most minute thing that becomes the deciding line, Mayer Brown has also definitely become more competitive over...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also, I received an invite to complete Dechert's VI for their summer scheme yesterday, if that's helpful for anyone waiting on their summer VS- I applied about a month before the deadline?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    honestly, I think that in partner interviews they really are trying to throw you off your game sometimes by asking you hard questions and random questions. I just had a partner interview this morning too and I came out think what on earth was that, it was my hardest yet too 😂 try and stay...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For anyone who received a Dechert VI invite, was it from an email address that ended with @shortlister.com?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Heya, I am so sorry to hear this and I know it is easy to say but honestly I feel that applications are a numbers game and there's also an element of luck to it. I didn't secure a VS my first year at all and last year I missed out on what I thought would be my dream firm by one exercise in an AC...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is very true too, never thought of that! I guess I assumed it would be less inflammatory as you accepted the offer for another firm before you knw you'd have a choice but you're right, I guess if they were your first choice you'd prioritise them!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I would personally suggest asking the second firm for a direct TC interview rather than going back to the original firm because that tells them they may not be your preference/ priority while asking the second simply means you have clashing dates which is common and can't be helped!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't think it's necessarily either because Reed Smith sent out similar emails before they started making interview offers- I think it's just that the firm wants to keep people updated on their reviewing process!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just try and do a little a day- prepping general interview questions but I think it depends how intense the AC is. If there's lots of different assessments I try and spend a few hours on each just to get a hang of it!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hiya, I would definitely suggest telling the firm- if the firm like you enough to make an offer they will definitely try and accommodate you if they can and the sooner you tell them the more likely they are to be able to! In terms of coming across uncaring, I would just stress how keen you are...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Do you prefer Firm Y? Because if you'd want to switch then it may be worth considering the AC but if you know you won't want to switch I would say either ask to be considered for a direct TC application instead or withdraw your app if that's not possible because if you don't want the place they...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I really wish I had the fitness for this 😂 I feel like I'll run for 5 minutes and that will floor me 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm waiting Mayer Brown post test (sorry- I said app I meant test), wasn't sure whether to email or not!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg I know my back actually hurts from how long that first session was 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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