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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Just checked my portal and now have ‘Application unsuccessful’ for the summer scheme
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don’t think I’ve ever related to a post more than this one 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Brilliant- thank you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone who has one the womble bond application - how did you input A level and GCSE grades because its kinda confusing haha? Do you have to create a new entry for each of them?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I have just thought - would it be appropriate here to mention that I have secured a vacation scheme at another firm?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I’m sure it differs quite a lot like what others have said but with mine I went into quite a lot of depth anyway and then they asked a few related questions (I guess you could call them follow ups) As an interview I found it flowed quite naturally from question to follow up to another question...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I can't think of anything in particular but if I do I shall put it here! Thank you so much Okay brilliant thank you so much!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Just doing the Stephenson Harwood application and the last question is 'Are there any other particular matters you wish to mention?' and then suggests, reasonable adjustments, career changers, gap year or 'do you have any additional information that you have not included elsewhere in the form...
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I applied for the summer VS and I appear to still be on hold but who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! Honestly will be recommending them to anyone and everyone 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Macfarlanes VS!!! Just wanted to say a massive thank you to this community as a new member this year! Everyone has been so lovely and so keen to give help and advice and I just really appreciate it! Also if anyone has an AC coming up @Jacob Miller articles are a saviour and genuinely helped me...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just got an email saying they aim to be in touch after the 15th feb
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Was it a vac scheme you applied for?
  14. K

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    On their website it says the 8th too! Under when can you apply! So this was what I was going with and I need that time ahha
  15. K

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Think they close next week but this is my understanding too. You’re right- The confusion came because of someone who had a postponed AC from last year
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Phew! I suddenly got very worried I’d got the deadlines and rolling/non-rolling confused! Good luck in your AC!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    And now checked my PWC portal and have been rejected from that too 😞 love that on a Friday evening

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