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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    I didn't get a confirmation email either
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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    That's really helpful thanks :)
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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    Hi @Alice G - did you split your answer equally between why com law/Freshfields/you or did you merge them?
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    Free application review opportunity

    I am interested :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Incredible news, well done!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Amazing news Dan so happy for you!
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    Inspiration!

    I’d also highly recommend bad blood - read it last summer and loved it!
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    Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

    Hi - I'm not actually sure but I didn't have to do a test this cycle.
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    Which Law Firms use an Online Test? 2018-19

    (update) Mishcon no longer use online tests :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sorry to hear that Nad, keep going and you'll get that offer! I find online tests really hard so I've started to prioritise applying to firms that don't use them (I've attached the link to a useful page on this, hope it helps...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks Alice this means a lot and thanks for your help along the way. Perseverance really does pay off! :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks Jaysen - couldn’t have done it without you and TCLA! :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thanks Jessica :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Mishcon vacation scheme offer! Totally over the moon, this is my first offer and second cycle applying. Thanks everyone for your tips along the way :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    That’s good to know, thank you :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Those with vacation schemes with Mishcon how long did it take to hear back after the interview and was this by phone or email? Thanks in advance :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    AMAZING NEWS!! Congratulations Alice :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    So pleased to hear this, well done!

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