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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same for me, we might be on the 'maybe pile'?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    How did you solve it? I suppose I could insert my grades in the boxes for the Scottish qualifications and email grad rec informing them about the issue.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    To those that applied to Freshfields, did you also face difficulties inserting your Post-16 Education in the application form? I completed this part of my education outside the UK and every time I click on 'Other' for the type of education I sat for the age 16-18 exams, the only option I am...
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I am still waiting to hear back :) I applied to the spring scheme
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I received the email stating that they received my VI right after I completed it. But nothing changed on the portal, so probably they have not reviewed it yet. Anyways, fingers are crossed we hear back soon with some positive news!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Where can I see this? On the portal below the video interview section, it just says for the status 'completed' next to the deadline.
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    DLA Piper Application

    I am, I applied in the first week of October :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone still waiting to hear back after completing the CMS VI?:)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Would love to know as well :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    As far as I know, they won't consider your application if you submitted it after the 5 days deadline.
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    Ask Alice G (Future Trainee at Freshfields) Anything!

    Hi @Alice G, Hi @Jessica Booker I have a somewhat similar question to @kn2812 above re the work experience section for my Freshfields application. In the past, I used to mention the type of skills I have learned and would then go on to explain what I exactly did in the role that helped me...
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    DLA Piper Application

    I applied in the same week they opened/completed the WG shortly after and I am still waiting to hear back :( I am expecting a rejection at this point
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is this for CMS?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Spring Vac :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just received an invite to a telephone interview for NRF! Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am still waiting to hear back as well and I also applied in early October. I think they have not started reviewing applications yet as I haven't heard of anyone being progressed/rejected :)
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I applied to their spring scheme and have not heard back yet. I applied at the end of October. Has anyone heard back for the spring scheme?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Do you mind me asking when you applied? I am still waiting to hear back post-app :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any tips for CMS's VI? I have never done anything alike, so I would appreciate any tips on how to prepare for it :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you applied and if it is for the spring scheme? Thanks :)

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