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    Travers Smith Interview

    Nothing either! I received this on 26/02 "We apologise for the delay in responding to you regarding your summer scheme application. We are currently still interviewing for the schemes and will update you on the status of your application in due course. " ...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I received the email as well and completed the tracker right away. Could this mean good news for me then? Fingers crossed...
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    So sorry to hear that... Can I ask when you applied? I applied 2 hours before the deadline and still haven't heard from them either for VI or rejection...
  4. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I received the same as Mimi so it must be their standard rejection email.
  5. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm wondering whether it's a PFO or not, people started receiving invitations for a week now. Do you think they might still be considering apps?
  6. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I applied for both Spring and Summer.
  7. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hello guys, anyone heard from Debevoise? Still haven’t received any email!
  8. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I don’t really know what to expect... don’t they send rejections on a rolling basis as well? Argh nothing to do but wait...
  9. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Very sorry to hear that... But don't give up! ;)
  10. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thanks for the info. I sent my application on Sunday as well (like 2 hours before midnight), so hope I’ll get an answer soon.
  11. K

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Congratulations! Heard there are only 2 questions (one on why K&E and the other one on competencies). I'm still waiting for an answer, can you tell me when you applied?
  12. K

    Flex Legal

    Thank you soooooo much Salma!!! Yes this is exactly the answers I was looking for! I’ll let you know how it goes by the end of next week if you’re interested haha Thank you again :)
  13. K

    Flex Legal

    Hey everyone! I applied to Flex Legal and have an interview coming next week (Wednesday). Does anyone have advice for the interview (what to prepare etc.)? Any info on Flex such as sponsor firms, length of contracts etc would be useful as well! Thanks :)
  14. K

    How can I add more work experiences at Kirkland &Ellis app?

    Hey, I have the same issue but only missing one space! Do you think it’s better to add a ‘various open days’ section or my first experience as an English teacher for kindergarden children for 1 month 8 years ago?
  15. K

    Debevoise & Plimpton

    Thanks for the info John! Let's just hope it's nothing important :)
  16. K

    Debevoise & Plimpton

    Hello! Just a quick question regarding Debevoise. I noticed they changed their deadline from November 11 to December 16. Any reason why? I submitted my application before the Nov 11 deadline and did not hear back from them yet.
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    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey guys! Did anyone get a rejection from Weil on the basis that all the positions have been taken? I'm thinking about starting my application today (which is short so should be done tomorrow the latest) but as they recruit on a rolling basis I don't know whether it'll be a waste of time or not...

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