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  1. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm so confused by Addleshaw Goddard.. I assumed they were sending out VI invites/PFOs in batches but it's been almost 2 weeks now?? Maybe I'm just impatient hahaha
  2. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm in the same boat. They seem to have sent out both rejections and VI invites in batches so far so stay positive! Definitely wouldn't write it off :)
  3. J

    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Just seen someone's had an AC invite but I haven't heard :( has anyone else heard back?
  4. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know I'm a bit late to the party (got to be in it to win it!!!), but how long after submitting BCLP did people receive the tests?
  5. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The summer scheme is also open to graduates so your progression is absolutely valid! Well done and good luck 😊
  6. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO for Bakers Summer VS... feeling very demoralised
  7. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    At least you no longer have to think up an example of "tell me about a time when you've demonstrated resilience" ... Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
  8. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Definitely feel like I mentally processed my Mishcon rejection weeks ago after hearing nothing yet seeing so many people getting to VI 😅 onwards and upwards!
  9. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That’s kind, thank you.
  10. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just had an e-mail from RPC... I was expecting for it to be a rejection but it said I should hear back by the end of February. I know it's pessimistic but I've seen lots of people getting test invites who applied after me, and reading back over my application I don't feel like it's that strong...
  11. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I scored quite poorly in the emotion recognition section and still progressed for Gowling so I wouldn’t worry too much!
  12. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else still waiting to hear back for Bakers Summer?
  13. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied in early December and haven’t heard anything yet. I haven’t seen anyone else say that they have either :)
  14. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I find it really uplifting to see so many people progressing with their applications. I know how hard it all is and it’s a great feeling when it starts to pay off. Well done everyone! :)
  15. J

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear this, their loss. Wishing you luck with the rest of your applications!

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