Recent content by mho77

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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Congrats! That's amazing! do you mind saying when you did your AC?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I applied and did the sjt early Dec - can't remember the exact date but I want to say around Dec 5th?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    got an invite to the AC for my A&O direct tc app!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    just got my willkie rejection 8 days after sending off the app :(
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    does anyone feel like this whole process is very much down to luck??? :'( I wrote very similar things for w&c and kirkland but got accepted by kirkland and rejected by w&c
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    just got W&C open day rejection... wondering if this is a generic response and everyone got this message: 'We would still very much encourage you to apply for a spring or summer vacation scheme. Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is 15 January 2021. Applications are reviewed on...
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    haven't received a rejection or an acceptance yet which seems very odd considering it's tomorrow!
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I'm an international student studying law in the UK, going into my final year with a solid 2:1. I actually did 2 vacation schemes in Hong Kong this summer (one of them being Allen & Overy) but didn't manage to convert it into a TC. In light of everything happening in Hong Kong, I...
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    Applications and CVs - yours required for new TCLA content

    HI Jessica, I had a couple 'bad' applications where I was immediately rejected from last cycle. But I also had some better applications which allowed me to get to the interview stage. I was able to secure a few vacation scheme offers last year but wasn't able to convert it into a TC. I'm going...

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