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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Massive congratulations
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    When did she hear from them regarding the AC invite?
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Hi I haven’t yet. Just wondered if anyone has
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Has anyone else received any feedback from Gowling today?
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Hi. For those who received the AC invite, what time did you receive the email?
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    I can’t focus on anything but this!! I’m dying to know :(
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Hi for commitment for law I scored 2 and I have worked for x3 national law firms - the current one I am working for is top 45 - do not sure if it means that :/ I think the rest is pretty accurate though
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Hi log into the application portal in the right hand side of the page there will be a link that says “access my candidate profile” - click on that
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Does anyone know what the flags are? I’m not feeling optimistic about my app!
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    Haven’t heard anything! I’m tempted to dropping them a line but I’m sure they’re very busy!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Was this before or after the VI?
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    Gowling WLG VC Application Question

    hi I am waiting to hear back
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey. I am in a similar situation as you. I emailed Reed Smith to ask if I can still be considered and below is the reply i received today: Hi Athia, Not to worry, although the Summer Vac Scheme is mostly for final year non-law students and penultimate year law students, this is not...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    I am in the same situation as this!
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Hi thank you for your message! I really hope it’s before then! :)
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    We have the same strengths! Fingers crossed I hear from them soon with good news! Good luck with your application, I really hope it goes well :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I sent mine on 24.12.20 and received a link yesterday. It may be worth emailing grad recruitment if you still haven’t received it
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    congratulations! Sorry I am new to applying to Reed smith. Was this following the SST online test, when they give you the top 3 strengths? What did you get? How do they determine a benchmark from this test!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, sorry to hear this! What strengths did you get, if you don’t mind me asking?

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