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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else still not heard from k&e, should we expect a pfo?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    In my experience it depends on the firm, I’ve heard back both on the same day as the interview and over a month later for other interviews
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are the recruiters notified when you update your application profile on CVmail?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Do law firms contact referees before or after making a training contract offer?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What are examples of written exercises you can be given?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are k&e interviewing everyone who had an ac?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Is this for summer vs ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    generally are magic circle firms or US firms more competitive to secure a VS with?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone know if Latham are still sending out VIs, has anyone still heard nothing post app? Re summer vs
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else still on hold for Linklaters, is this likely to be a rejection?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    FF said in an email to me that they are still going through apps and remaining apps will hear by March. I’ve seen a lot of summer vac scheme offers already being made on socials and think chances of a rejection is likely. I have other great offers which I’m waiting to accept but I want to hear...

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