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Damn - did they do the reference check? Did you have interview?
Oh sorry I didn't make it clear that it was an application rejection. But this was my second cycle trying, after getting on their reserve list last year, so my chances were always slim to be reconsidered.
 

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    Jones Day rejection post interview. Didn’t really click with the firm when at the interview though. When it comes to the later stages of the application process I think it becomes less of are you good enough for a commercial solicitor and more of are you a fit for this particular firm.
     
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