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Recent content by Hugh Jarse

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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was at an open day with them yesterday and they said they are aiming to get back to people in the next few days so good luck if you haven't heard already!!
  2. Hugh Jarse

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    applied quite close to the deadline (14th Jan) and completed the VI/tests on the 20th of Jan - good luck if you're still waiting to hear, no news is good news!
  3. Hugh Jarse

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    long-awaited PFO from Simmons and Simmons VS (London) post-tests/VI!

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