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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! This was with the Spring scheme as first preference, sent 18th Dec.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just received an invite for a 'video interview' with Jones Day for a VS - but it seems to be a live virtual interview with senior members of the firm? Is this the only stage, or is this a preliminary one? Would be grateful for any advice from someone familiar with the process!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Lol is this manifesting? Just been invited to an AC with Hogan Lovells! Would v much appreciate some advice or a link to any relevant threads!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anybody heard from one of Linklaters, Hogan Lovells or Travers? Saw somebody got a Hogan VS (congrats btw!!) and wondering whether anyone else has heard...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi - yes! Each practice test had explanations and answers for every question iirc.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oxford, you had to request an access code via their careers service. Definitely worth a look!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I had free access to JobTestPrep through Uni, and I thought it was really, really useful - lots of practice tests and v thorough explanations and guides. That said, I got it for free, so can't really make a call on whether it's worth £50.
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Awesome, thanks Gilly
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Hi guys - does anybody know if HSF recruit for the summer vac scheme or a rolling basis? Trying to prioritise the order I make my vac scheme apps...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    lol very kind thought - unfortunately i'm currently doing the GDL so this cycle is pretty much last chance saloon...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    thanks, I appreciate it
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Spent ages on my A&O application making sure every question was perfect - spent ages on the SJT, too, and managed to fail it. I hate this so, so much. Not asking a question, just wanted to vent. this was the best app i'd ever submitted over three cycles. To get rejected because the 20 min SJT...
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    Allen & Overy SJT

    Meep - just completed the SJT (applied for Summer Vac scheme), received no confirmation email as to whether it was processed or whether I passed, then checked the portal and it says my app was rejected???!!
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    Travers Smith Application - Bullet points?

    Brilliant - thanks so much!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica - when firms ask for more CV-style stuff, eg 'Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.' 'Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or awards at school, university or elsewhere', should answers be phrased in...
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    Travers Smith Application - Bullet points?

    Hi team - having a bit of doubt re my Travers Application. So Travers only ask for a cover letter and some 'cv' based stuff, namely: 'Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests.' 'Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements or...
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    How to address being previously rejected by a firm?

    Awesome - thanks so much all!
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    How to address being previously rejected by a firm?

    Hi team, I applied for quite a few direct TCs in this summer 2022 window - the window was fairly brutal and nothing (as yet) came through. I'm now applying for vac schemes for the new stream, where more spaces are available. I wanted if anyone had any advice on how to broach this in the "have...
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested.
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    Allen & Overy "Introduce a new law" question for VS application

    Amazing - Thanks so much Jaysen!

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