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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from NRF post WG?
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    Using LinkedIn to get to know firms better while applying

    I agree with Jessica. I usually look for a link or an alumni connection just so I can have a concrete reason for asking them. In my experience, if you go straight to the point succinctly they are usually more receptive. Hope this helps
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    Stephenson Harwood Application question

    I included a topic on their charity initiatives but it didn't come up in the interview and I didn't raise it either and was progressed, Regardless, it'd be good to also check with them.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I haven't been given dates yet, but HR said it would be this June
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Applied end of January, was sent an online test end of April, invited to a HR interview two days later. Heard back a week after the interview
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes it is, 2022
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Secured a virtual assessment day with Stephenson Harwood - does anyone have any experience with virtual assessment days?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes it was
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood after a HR interview?
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    Ashurst's Various Tests

    I think I failed it because I havent heard back yet! There were lots of games with time limits so it made me really tense. Luckily you can practice with the examples but the real thing is so far removed from the examples!
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    Ashurst's Various Tests

    I finished the tests a week ago but I haven’t heard back yet!
  12. K

    Allen and Overy Interview

    Congratulations. I submitted mine on 17/09/2019 and passed the SJT but still yet to hear back!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Great point Jaysen!

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