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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it free??
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    direct TC or VS?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Guys im a bit confused - does anyone know what a blank status means on CVmail? Some previously unsuccessful apps + successful apps all have a blank status on mine as well as some current ones? However, someone else on here noted they had 'in inbox' status?? Anyone know anything?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you very much!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congrats! When did you submit your VI if you don't mind me asking?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you this is really helpful. Also for an interview question asking 'what skills do you think a good trainee here would possess' or similar do you think it is necessary to link it back to myself and where I have shown these skills? Thanks!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi @Jessica Booker if I’m entitled to extra time in exams, is this something to mention before an assessment centre ? Not sure whether it’s something they can adjust for ? Many thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    21sr December
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Guys please can you DM me if you’ve had a W&C VI as I’d really appreciate any advice! Xx
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Yeah I’ve got a feeling they’re gearing up to send a batch of rejections as not many appear to have been handed out alreqdy
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Have there been any spring rejections ?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I don't understand this application process. I have a number of firms in the pipeline - I worked hard on these applications, have not heard back yet and see others on this forum invited to AC at those firms already. For Reed Smith, I got invited to answer the research questions on 4th Jan with a...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard it specifically for this vac scheme application round. I have just been on webinars where graduate recruitment have admitted they are unable to review all apps due to the sheer volume.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! I get the impression Travers do not read all the apps they receive? Quite disappointed to learn this as I applied early Jan so think it was too late for them to consider me!!
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Macs direct TC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    ah have you received an offer!!!!!!
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    Welcome to the TCLA Forum Version 2.0!

    Hey Jaysen, great forum. Does anyone else need to log in every time they enter though? Before I was automatically logged in on my computer!
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Can i ask how long it took them to get back to you after your AC?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Edit: I have found it now on the home page

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