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#vacationscheme

  1. JR8

    Vacation Schemes Applications 2024-25

    Hello everyone! Has anyone heard back from Ashurst post test or Latham post application (Vacation Schemes)?
  2. lulabeer6

    Stephenson Harwood Black Talent Scheme

    Has anyone applied or been accepted/heard back from this scheme run by Aspiring Solicitors? And what dates have you selected?
  3. Niyati Nagda

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2023-24 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    [FOR TRAINING CONTRACT DEADLINES, CLICK HERE] Hey everyone, Vacation Scheme application season is here! To make things easier for those of us preparing to apply, I have put together a list to track all the applications and their due dates for the Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes. I...
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    Jones Day Academic Reference

    Hi - this question is for everyone who has successfully secured a VI with Jones Day. Did the firm follow up with your academic referee and ask for a reference? I haven’t received a response yet from my academic referee if they are happy to provide a reference and I’m panicking because I want to...
  5. M

    Jones Day vacation scheme

    Hi, I thought I'd create a thread for Jones Day vac schemers past and present to share tips and preparation methods! :) I heard that the quality of the work is particularly crucial for JD vac schemes, does anyone else have any insights?
  6. A

    securing a vacation scheme/training contract as overseas student - advise needed!

    Hi everyone, I am an overseas student with an LL.B. from a Dutch university and have recently moved to the UK and am now wondering whether anyone could shed some light on my chances of getting into a vacation scheme/training contract here? As I have a non-qualifying law degree, I was also...

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