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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    On apply4law there is an option to leave a note
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I forgot to mention I am currently studying the GDL in an application - should I leave a note?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    No that's good thanks - some nice ideas as well for future apps
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    So how could I tie this into why i want to apply to HFW. My point is that i like litigation because of xyz, HFW have a good commercial litigation practice (tier 1) and then how could I tie analysis of this case to illustrate the point.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can anyone recommend any good commercial litigation cases (or in general) for HFW? - cases on their website seem to be anonymised @Jacob Miller
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    It probably was better - I have a feeling they had very very few spaces if any - so maybe just re-submit with a few changes?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    It's impossible to say - you'd hope they would say so
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Stephenson Harwood rejection - mind boggled as I thought it was a strong application - would anyone be able to have a look at my answers and shed light on any areas of weakness?

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