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Recent content by bel123456

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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    yep I second this. It sounds like you got an offer mate! Congrats if so!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    you too :) tbh not feeling too hopeful lol!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    i am also waiting post ac tho i’m not sure if I’m spring or not (i didn’t think so but now i’m not too sure haha)! When did you do yours?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    CONGRATS!! When did you do your ac man? :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    SAME HERE!! Feeling quite confused and sad :( but it's alright!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    NRF PFO after WG- gutted beyond same here. onwards and upwards :)
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    hi guys! does anyone remember if the eligibility stage asked us whether we have interviewed with the office to which we are applying, or with any one of Linklater's offices before?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    does anyone remember if the eligibility stage asked us whether we have interviewed with the office to which we are applying, or with any one of Linklater's offices before?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think it's really hard to tell, last year I was one of the first to submit the Sidley app but I only heard back in late Feb/start March about an interview invite!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    mine was updated on the 22nd :______(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats to everyone getting FF WG invites! I guess the rest of us should expect a pfo soon :(

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