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Recent content by sthop

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    White & Case - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Lmao didn't even get an invite for VI. Just waiting for the rejection mail now
  2. sthop

    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    @Erin I'm from India, and this does not show how to deal with Indian 12th-grade exams (CBSE) which, from what I've understood, are the equivalent to A levels in UK.
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    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi @Erin I need some urgent help. I am an applicant from India; how do I calculate my UCAS tariff points? The application says it needs to be > 136. If needed I can provide my grades to calculate the same.
  4. sthop

    White & Case - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    I meant VI, my bad. I haven't received either a VI or an AC invite yet, but I'm hopeful for both XD
  5. sthop

    White & Case - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Are there any updates on AC invitations?
  6. sthop

    Linklaters - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Gah its been so long. My anxiety's telling me that I've been rejected from an AC. Any updates? Sorry for being a downer
  7. sthop

    Linklaters - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    are there any AC invites or rejections out yet?
  8. sthop

    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Did you receive your "your application is under review" email around the end of September?
  9. sthop

    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I did actually, about 3 days back. I have no clue when is it going to change from "under review"
  10. sthop

    Penningtons Training Contract Application 2025

    Hi, I am about to start the application process for the TC as well!
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