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Recent content by Renemccarthy

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    Lpc

    Hey, if anyone is studying the LPC at ULAW this September, please reach out! Are there any WhatsApp groups currently for me to join? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Shoosmiths post VI?
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    Yes I agree, I did mine straight after @TLS_
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    Mine still says completed?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone checked their Shoosmiths portal ‘status’ after completing the VI? I am aware that some people have said it has changed to reviewed.
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    Yes probably! I did mine on Monday!
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    Me neither! Luckily I didn’t start the paper application haha, I was nearly going to through...

    Me neither! Luckily I didn’t start the paper application haha, I was nearly going to through! Keep me updated, I hope for the best for both of us. Do you know what the next stages are? Which office did you apply to?
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    Shoosmiths 2021

    Mine just says completed?
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    Hi have you heard back from B&C?

    Hi have you heard back from B&C?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone applied to Beale and Co for a TC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Me too! ☺️
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    DWF VI

    Hi both, I am going to be preparing I think this weekend just in case. But yeah I heard that Sunday is the deadline!
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    DWF VI

    The rejection email is different to a reserve position. People do also drop out and then they contact people on the reserve list. :)
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    DWF VI

    Thank you. You too! Which office is this for? Mine is Manc. Same here! :(

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