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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    Hi, how was your interview? Did you apply for the grad or non-grad role?
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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    Have you had your interview yet?
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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    congrats on getting through to the next stage! Did you apply for the grad or non grad role?
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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    Thanks! Keep us updated when you hear back, it would be nice having someone to discuss the interview stage with :d
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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    The deadline was originally on the 16/08 but was extended to the 21/08 I think. During the Q&A they did mention they’re hoping to run the apprenticeship again next year!
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    HMRC Legal apprentice (Graduate)

    Hey! I received an invitation to interview for the non-grad role earlier today. Hopefully you hear back soon! : )
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Woah, looks like links was ruthless in handing out rejections today. I hope everyone isn’t taking the rejection too bad, onwards and upwards!
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Just received my summer vac scheme rejection
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I’m not sure if I’m overthinking it, but did you guys use the same examples from your work experience section in your cover letter?
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Any updates?
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Received my rejection from linklaters summer vac. Disappointed but not surprised lol :(
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I didn’t hear anything from Linklaters until late Jan/ early Feb when I applied for the summer vac scheme last year. I’m assuming it’ll probably be the same this year.
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Does anyone have an idea when hsf will start to conduct ACs?
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Yeah, I received an email confirming that I met benchmark but nothing else.
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    That is surprisingly quick. You might have missed the deadline to complete the assessments? That’s all I can think of. I applied on the deadline and I received an email from HSF saying I had to complete the tests by Sunday 14th 23:59.
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