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    Clifford Chance TC

    Have the firm mentioned what the 75 minute interview includes?
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    Clifford Chance TC

    If it updated when you did your Watson Glaser then that’s probably what it reflects for you.
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    Clifford Chance TC

    To be honest I wouldn’t say I’m completely sure, so who knows. Praying it’s good news .
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    Clifford Chance TC

    No portal update usually means a rejection right. Oh well
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    Linklaters Watson Glaser

    yes but I just ignored it, I think it’s a glitch
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    Clifford Chance TC

    But isn’t it a mixture of 2023 and 2024 intakes?
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    Clifford Chance TC

    So they sent you the WGT before the deadline?
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    I think I saw someone get the 70th percentile and was still rejected so I don’t think the WG holds much emphasis.
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    Clifford Chance TC

    Quite a few people pass but I’ve heard the Watson Glaser isn’t crucial for CC but I might be wrong. Are you outside the priority group?
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    Clifford Chance TC

    Did anyone hear back?
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    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone who was successful on the winter workshop could let me know if you wrote the firm’s and your address at the top with normal margins?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It really depends, I would recommend not looking too much into it. I applied first week of September and was rejected last week of November.
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Thank you for updating us!
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    I would like the answers to these questions as well if anyone can help! I do know that applications are non-rolling this year with HSF so they’ll be reviewing after the deadline I think.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    A&O summer vac rejection just now, applied early September
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    rejection from White & Case open day
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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    Thank you very much! I wrote the full title and just capitalised it all.
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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    Thank you both! Since it is a specific workshop I'll just write it in capital letters.
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    Freshfields Workshop Applications

    Quick question, do we write the 'Non-Law Workshop' in capital letters in mid sentence?
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    Summer Scheme vs Direct TC for Slaughters

    Hi all, Is this still the case? It states on the website ‘’You will have the chance to interview with us for a training contract during the summer following the Easter scheme.’’ https://www.slaughterandmay.com/careers/trainee-solicitors/work-experience-opportunities/

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