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    DWF VI

    It was a strange first experience for me! Does anyone have an idea how long it takes to hear back? :)
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    DWF VI

    I know, I am sooo nervous!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back - I.M Manc office? I have only heard one person hear back so far - I am just slightly confused.
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    DWF VI

    Literally I was thinking the same!
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    DWF VI

    Nothing yet either Same here guys!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard back from: I.M from the App stage (Manchester) DWF from the V.I stage (Manchester)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied for the Manchester office and I still have not heard back...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @E1998 - Hello, congrats! Do you mind me asking which office this was for? How long did it take to hear back? Just wondering if they consider the VI’s on a rolling basis. (My first time too)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry if this has already been discussed - does anyone know if DWF consider the VI’s on a rolling basis? Thank you.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh no I’m sorry to hear that. I still have not heard back from them yet.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell - Manchester office? Thank you.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, do you mind me asking which office this was for? How long did it take to hear back?

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