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  1. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I sent my app yesterday too and only just received an email for the tests 2 minutes ago so they seem to be sending them out in waves!
  2. user254

    DWF VI

    Well that was a hot mess!
  3. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, in the context of a VI how do people go about answering the any additional comments question? Would I be at a disadvantage for skipping it? Thanks for any input!
  4. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Applied for London and Birmingham, submitted on the 20th of January. :)
  5. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    VI invite for DWF!!!!! This is my first cycle and first ever time making it past the application stage! Absolutely over the moon!!!!
  6. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Also got a PFO from BCLP, applied on the day before the deadline so wasn't holding much hope!
  7. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ive emailed graduate recruitment but haven't heard anything yet aside from my test report. So glad I wasn't the only one with this issue!!!
  8. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Im so baffled - on their website it says the deadline was the 1st feb but on the cv mail job description it says the 8th feb. Guess which one I wrote down lol 😭
  9. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For BCLP, I have two test invites on my apply4law homepage and they are both titled the same. I have completed one and it has been recorded as finished but not sure whether the other is a duplicate or another test I have to complete? Should I contact grad rec to ask?
  10. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just submitted my BCLP app and now panicking because I don't remember there being a references section! Is this right?
  11. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Everyone who has heard back from PWC, was your portal updated? My app still says under review so I'm trying to manifest a VI invite 😅
  12. user254

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard anything from PWC (post game-based assessment) or DWF (post application) for summer VS? 😬
  13. user254

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Just got a PFO for the spring VS. For others that were rejected is this the email you received? I am afraid that we are unable to take your application further. As I am sure you know, the competition for places is intense. There are many more high calibre applicants than we can accommodate and...
  14. user254

    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    just checked my portal - also unsuccessful :(
  15. user254

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just got accepted on to the Bird & Bird Open Day!!!! :D
  16. user254

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Rejected from Freshfields :(

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