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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is today a REJECTION day? Sorry for all.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, I understand you very well. I spent too much time on Dentons this year, but the WG result sent all of my efforts into the trash in one day now.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did the Dentons WG yesterday and got a rejection today:-( The feedback email was about I did not meet their benchmark (no further info on that benchmark level). I was also rejected to due to WG by Linklaters recently, too. So, I guess I am not apparently the person showing critical thinking...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear that. I am also still waiting for.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I submitted two applications in a row, albeit on the deadline. It took me a week to prep per application. What a challenging process. I'm exhausted now:(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Dentons WG test invite!
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Linklaters Summer VS rejection.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi there. It was for summer.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Linklaters VS rejection
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, they are non-rolling.
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Been rejected yesterday for their December Open Day. I guess they were tired of seeing me in their every event.
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Invitation to Eversheds Sutherland Manchester Insight Evening.
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Received invitation from Taylor Wessing for Trailblazing Open Day
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Invite to Dentons Scotland Open Day today.
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    I see. I did not know these details before as it is my first try. Then, we need to have this weekend for an update from them.
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    I think the next round starts on next week (they say it like that - the week starting on Nov 2), but they do not say it starts on Monday.
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    Do not they send the outcome of each round on Monday noons regarding the next round is commencing on the same week, on Thursdays at different time slots based on our preferences? So, I am assuming they are again waiting for this, just to give the participants a few days only to be ready for the...
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    AS Commercial Awareness Competition 20/21

    As far as I know, 25 will be in the finals, and 100 in the semifinals based on previous years' data.

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