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  1. K

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just got a rejection from A & O direct TC application, I'm so gutted, I really thought my application was strong :(
  2. K

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes the same thing happened to me yesterday, they asked for one of my grades which was already there! I wouldn't worry too much about it, might just be a problem with their system.
  3. K

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey! Is anyone else getting really slow replies from A & O? I emailed them on Sunday and have had no response. Not sure what the right etiquette is for chasing up stuff like this, the email is quite important to my application!
  4. K

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Sure, I will check with the firm. I was concerned because those VSs were based off my first year grades and not my third year grades (which is when I sat the Contract law exam). Many thanks for your help!
  5. K

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thanks for your response & reassurance! I agree, especially on top of the university strikes at the beginning of this year. Another question. As a graduate, how should I respond to questions about the two/three year gap I will have in starting my training contract. My plan would be to brush up...
  6. K

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! I recently graduated with a 2:1 in law, however my trusts law module received a low 2:2 due to a time penalty (I did online exams this year because of Covid). I otherwise have decent 2:1s in all other modules and a first in two other modules. Overall I received a 2:1, however this...
  7. K

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi everyone! I haven't heard back from Freshfields yet regarding my TC application, not even a WG invite, should I take this as a rejection? Also, does anyone know when A&O direct TC apps will open this year?

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