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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    When was your portal updated and to which day? :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Same for me! But haven't heard back! To those that received a WG invite today, when was your portal updated - also today? :)
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Are there any others that applied for the spring scheme mid-November and who have still not heard back? I saw that some who applied at the end of November and before heard back already. Not sure why I haven't heard back yet :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Daniel! If you don't mind, I would be very thankful if you could send me a copy as well :)
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    I am not entirely sure; maybe they only do it if you receive a training contract offer?
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Does anyone know when CMS contacts your references? Mine is on maternity leave, so she might not be checking her emails as frequently, which is why I might have to flag it to her once they start the referencing process. Any help is much appreciated :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi @Jessica Booker This is very helpful! In my case, I cannot update the entire submitted application but can personally add supplementary information to the already submitted application. Would you recommend adding that I received a vacation scheme offer from x firm or is it not worthwhile...
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Same! I want to be able to finally move on and focus on other apps :D
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi Dheepa! Would you suggest adding secured vacation scheme(s) to those applications I am still waiting to hear from? I know that you can, for instance, add supplementary information to already submitted apps. Thanks for your help :)
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    Still nothing? I'm starting to think I dreamed about receiving an offer. 😂
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    Withers interview help

    I would love to know as well :) Any help is much appreciated!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    10 so far. Trying to juggle full-time work and applications is not easy! Will take a break now and then come back (hopefully more energised!) for some direct TC applications. ;)
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Yes, agreed! I know a few people who applied early/mid-October, which suggests that they review applications in a chronological order. This seems to align with the fact that they recruit on a rolling basis.
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    As far as I know, they started to get back to those that applied to the spring scheme :) However, they do so in chronological order, so those that applied earliest will also hear back earlier than those that applied later
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I am still waiting, but I only applied early November for the spring scheme! Hopefully, we hear back soon!
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    CMS Assessment Centre

    I am waiting to receive it for approximately 1 week now; the email has not been sent through yet
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If you can no longer withdraw your application, this may mean that the firm has already made a decision on your application (rejected it). But I am not an expert, I would suggest that you contact grad recruitment if you want an update on your application :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here! Oh well, onwards and upwards!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    not yet!
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you both! I will email them once I have formally accepted the offer this week :) Thank you!

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