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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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zigzag84

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I have no idea if they phone if you are successful. I was rejected by email though!
Thanks so much for letting me know, gosh that is so nerve wracking!!! Do they phone, do you know? I'm moving house soon so I get estate agent calls like every 30 minutes, I'm going to be a nervous wreck 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲
I did a Jones Day VS last year and I was accepted my email
 
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Teniola Adigun

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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to say this forum has been super helpful this application season. Stay motivated and keep applying once you’ve recovered from rejection!!
There’s still W&C, Baker, K&E and others who have direct TC applications open.
I also emailed Links grad rec and they have a summer window for TC apps opening in May (I think) + and a mentoring style scheme for BAME final years.

Waiting for a Latham pfo lmao and JD post-interview but looking on the bright side x
 

MakingMyWayDowntown

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Feb 12, 2021
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Thanks so much for letting me know, gosh that is so nerve wracking!!! Do they phone, do you know? I'm moving house soon so I get estate agent calls like every 30 minutes, I'm going to be a nervous wreck 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲 🥲
Hey Bud I actually heard back via email the next afternoon, and was successful. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
 
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