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Rejection from HSF today.
Weirdly, they said I was rejected for a training contract, even though I applied to a winter vac scheme. I did tell them prior to the assessment that I'd have to be considered for summer or a training contract so I hope they didn't jump the gun and just assess me for a...
@Daniel Boden good luck with your application!
Well when I hear a recruiter say "more about you" I interpret it to mean, they literally want to get that painted picture I mentioned, instead of an aggregate of your individual achievements and skills. So linking everything would be my motivations...
Clifford Chance have chosen to be a bit radical this year by asking applicants (I believe it's their only question?):
You have told us about your academic achievements and work experience and now, in no more than 600 words, we are keen to hear more about you. This should include your...
Yeah so CAB I've checked. I think the vacancy they had last was a weekday one. Beyond that, I'm not a law student so can't necessarily give any form of legal knowledge
You know, I actually don't know? I just assumed it was an email because they didn't say anything about a phone call but could be either.
Thank you! I kind of lose hope as the days go on haha
I wholeheartedly agree, don't worry! Especially because I only have space in my working life for one summer vac scheme so it would be helpful to know and move on accordingly.
Very hard :( every email notification I miss a heartbeat, only to find out it's just a CITY AM newsletter
Can confirm they've started inviting. My friend had one last week Thursday. She said they suggested they were going to continue interviews then make a decision by the end of them all. Not sure how much that helps haha
2013/14 actually. The price difference was quite a bit so I read reviews about the difference between the two dates. The consensus was that not much changes so there's no point needing the updated one if you already had the other. Do you have either of the editions?
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