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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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NadineBusty

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Aug 21, 2019
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TLT rejection post app. Are my hands stinging from the Baltic weather or the rejection?

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Very sorry to hear, darling. What office was this for?
 

websterl

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I received a TC offer from Jones Day hours after receiving first-stage rejections from Addleshaw Goddard and SPB! My suggestion would be to apply to as many firms as is possible, without compromising quality, as there is definitely an element of random luck involved. Happy to answer any questions about the interview/VS. This forum has been very helpful, so thanks!
 
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