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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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MaG123

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Exactly the same.

DLA: Did the WG test in early Jan, emailed Grad Rec team to check as the portal status was updated, they said they're still reviewing

Mishcon: applied one day before deadline, radio silence
when did you email - I'm unsure whether I'd just be pestering them at this point haha
 

SouffléSouffléSoufflé

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Anyone else got the weirdest email from Boodle Hatfield saying we can add extra module marks or work experience onto the application between now and the 31st? 😂

I did a vacation scheme with Boodle last year, and had exactly the same thing! For me I got the email around the time the GDL EU law exam results were being given. Once I had uploaded my EU law result I was sent an interview invite the next day.

Just make sure to update the form if you get any results/ new work experiences - from my experience last year they really pay attention to it. Best of luck :)
 
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    Anyone else get an email from Simmons saying AC will be in February? I feel quite nervous because I know people are having ACs now. (I was one of the Winter VS applicants moved to the Summer process.)
     
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