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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    On the topic of following up with law firms - I'm due to be doing the work experience programme with Slaughter and May which has switched to virtual and is starting next week (lasting one week). When the firm emailed to let us know it was going virtual they said they would give us further...
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I rang them and they said they are still interviewing this week so haven't done any responses yet but we should start hearing back from next week onwards :)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi all, I interviewed at slaughter and may for the summer work experience scheme 3 weeks ago today and still haven't heard from them. Is anyone else in this situation? Should I email them and ask for an update? I don't want to pester ! Thanks in advance

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