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Recent content by ellens

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have still not heard anything!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have advice on how to answer an application questions asking for a business which you would introduce to the firm as a client?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    i think it's a good sign not having heard because a lot of PFO's have been sent out this week. I'd say we'll hear back next week
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    has anyone had VI invites from Irwin Mitchell London or have they just sent PFO's?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Cooley today?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I had one of these post AC for CMS and I made a list of questions beforehand which I thought was helpful but just make sure you take notes during it. You have obviously gotten to a stage where they were impressed with you even if you didn't make it to the offer stage so keep that in mind. Try to...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    AC invite for Cooley, they got back earlier than expected
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    Cooley VS 2020/2021

    No worries, did you get the invite today for the AC and do you know more about how we are being assessed?
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    Cooley VS 2020/2021

    hey, congratulations on your AC! Can I ask when your Ac is, and did you do the competency interview?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anybody heard from Michelmore?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I got the impression from their emails that it is more holistic. Have they offered any feedback? I would maybe email to ask, that way you know where you can improve
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    just got an interview invite from Cooley!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know they said we would find out by tomorrow but has anyone heard from Cooley post WG?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    for those who got this email, have you heard back?

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