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Dechert and Akin Gump rejections this morning, got Links rejection last Friday afternoon too 
Just thought I'd ask if this seems like a generic rejection from Akin Gump as I applied on the deadline (e.g. I know Daniel had his AC before the application deadline) and it suggests they would look at a TC application from me earlier.
Just thought I'd ask if this seems like a generic rejection from Akin Gump as I applied on the deadline (e.g. I know Daniel had his AC before the application deadline) and it suggests they would look at a TC application from me earlier.
While I don't want to take business away from Jaysen (and a fine job he does with reviews as well), if you would like some feedback on an application either of you has submitted, I'd be more than willing to spend some time to do it. I've had a moderate amount of success this cycle (7 or 9 apps passed the sift) so I feel I have a good understanding of what makes a 'good' application (I credit Jaysen for this).
Drop me a PM if you like
Dechert and Akin Gump rejections this morning, got Links rejection last Friday afternoon too
Just thought I'd ask if this seems like a generic rejection from Akin Gump as I applied on the deadline (e.g. I know Daniel had his AC before the application deadline) and it suggests they would look at a TC application from me earlier.
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I was rejected from Akin Gump too but my email was different. I didn’t get through to WG stage though so that may be why
Can anyone drop some of their top tips for an AC? I have my first one this week and bit nervous. I know "be yourself" is one of the top tips, but anything else will help too!!
Pro tip: when I get asked a difficult question I always give a 'toothy grin' to show that I'm 'enjoying' myself and am confident, while hiding the fact that I am mentally swearing at them for asking such a difficult question. Take a sip of water to buy yourself some time.
Disclaimer: worked around 85% of the time. Use with care.
Sorry to hear it! I keep telling myself it all happens for a reason - it helps somewhat!
Do you mind if I ask when you applied? Did you hear back post app?
Rejection from Simmons VS London office - said they have filled all their places. Thinking I did slightly better this year though as last year my rejection was around the same time and said I hadn't met their bench mark so they couldn't progress my application. Onwards and upwards
very sorry to hearRejection from Simmons VS London office - said they have filled all their places. Thinking I did slightly better this year though as last year my rejection was around the same time and said I hadn't met their bench mark so they couldn't progress my application. Onwards and upwards
is this after AC or VI?
Been invited to Irwin Mitchell BLS AC after what I thought was a pretty shocking VI
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