2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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ilovetheDLR

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  • Feb 10, 2021
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    Thursday 28 Jan; there may always be more written exercise dates!
    I think there will be more written exercise dates for Willkie (I did mine on Tuesday). I know some people doing their VI tomorrow/early next week so if they're successful at that stage, they gotta do the written at some point right? Good luck to everyone waiting :)
     

    GK8997

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    Interesting thanks! I applied on the 17th. Do you think its worth emailing and checking in?
    I applied for Weil before Christmas, took me two weeks to hear about the next stage but I think they're also busy with spring vac scheme so may take longer! I don't think it's wrong to email but I also don't think it's uncommon for firms to take about a month for initial app review either!
     

    KS94

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    I was wondering, I was thinking of applying for Ashurst's TC - those of you who have done the VS application, do they allow exemptions from the cognify test? I have done it before and the tasks are a bit inappropriate/unfair for disabilities.

    I have thought the same about similar tests but have been unsure how best to articulate my concerns (for grad recruitment).
     

    Celestie

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    I have thought the same about similar tests but have been unsure how best to articulate my concerns (for grad recruitment).
    Always arrange a call as it is more polite and allows the convo to flow better. Challenge them, stand your ground, put an end to empty D&I claims. When a firm says they are disability-inclusive, they should actually be disability-inclusive -rather than doing it for publicity.
     

    LJ96

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    Has anyone heard anything from Birketts? I last heard last week when I was told I passed the initial stage of shortlisting and they would get back to me on whether I was being called for interview (taking place next week) but have since heard nothing
     
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    Anya B

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    Has anyone heard anything from Birketts? I last heard last week when I was told I passed the initial stage of shortlisting and they would get back to me on whether I was being called for interview (taking place next week) but have since heard nothing
    I had the same email and haven't heard anything either! Which office did you apply for?
     
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