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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    And here we are, another Friday night with no news all week.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations! Such good news. Is this an interview or the actual vac scheme?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I need rehab.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm in the same boat and applied on 31 Dec (if anyone cares ha).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Perhaps ring at around 11/12 tomorrow if you haven't heard back via email and the link it still acting up.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Repetitive strain injury from refreshing my inbox then checking my spam folder about 8 times a minute.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Take some time to do what makes you feel better today and then remind yourself that you're a gangster and move onwards and upwards.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same, there's always a shred of hope until an outcome is notified.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It seems like not hearing back post-app by now is a rejection.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Personally, I think PDFs decrease the likelihood of tampering/accidental editing. Electronically, of course.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oo well done, I expect that wasn't the same for everyone. You should definitely apply again :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Only applied to Shearman on that list and haven't heard anything. I think a lot of people are in the same boat there and Shearman GR have mentioned that only a short time has passed since the deadline so we should be a little more patient.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I heard back this evening (negative) after submitting on 31 Jan.
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