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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I know some VS ACs are the 27/28th of jan and for winter they gave out rejections after the AC if this info is helpful for anyone who hasn’t heard yet (like me)
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Was the AC for VCs or TCs?
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Does anyone know what the AC dates are for the vac schemes? Was looking at previous threads etc and it seems most rejections come through after the ACs have been done
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Thank you! This has calmed me so much, just trying to not stress which is easier said than done!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Should I be worried I still haven’t heard anything from Freshfields? I apply a few days before the deadline
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Do you know how soon their AC is?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I’ve been invited to do the Simmons VI, any tips anyone has would be greatly appreciated!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Should I be worried that I haven’t been invited to WG by Freshfields? For the vac scheme
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Some people on the student room have heard back for both spring and summer
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Hi everyone! Just thought id mention that I know of someone who received an AC invite for a VS on the 3rd of Jan, not trying to panic anyone, I haven't heard back either
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    It was for a vac scheme not the TC sorry for not mentioning!
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Has anyone had any experience of an assessment centre with deloitte? or any tips?
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    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Just got my rejection from A&O, bit gutted starting to have the fear of never finding a vac scheme
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    Deloitte?

    Hiya, I have been invited to an assessment centre with deloitte, has anyone done one before or can give me any tips?

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