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Recent content by AJLegacy

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Radio silence from HFW. Not sure whether they're going to wait until the TC deadline in July has passed at this rate.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Tas, can I please ask when you did your VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You may have seen this already but the questions here may assist with preparation: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/175-training-contract-interview-questions-2/
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh, interesting - thanks. Their direct TC applications are still open so they must have some leftovers for that, one would think.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Other than giving out a couple of VS, HFW seems to have been quiet...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Obviously I don't know what your reasons are for saying it's the end of your legal journey but, if it's this undoubtedly demoralising experience, please try to remember that you must be so incredibly capable to get to the stage that you did. A little more perseverance will pay off and you're...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ah, thought so. Thanks so much for responding.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know how many takes you have for the Mishcon VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Mishcon VI invite 😮 didn't think they were still doing them so had written off all hopes!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Another Latham rejection over here.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same - feeling sucky.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Seems like it has more to do with the level of competition rather than your application tbh, don't be so hard on yourself!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just noticed the following in the Russell-Cooke 'confirmation of application' email. Hoping they've been unexpectedly delayed given the closing date was last Sunday 😅 "Please note that interview dates are set and we are not able to offer interviews on any other dates. Remember to check your...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine once it starts - adrenaline is your friend haha.

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