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    A Levels & Equivalent

    In that case would you suggest I speak to individual firms as to whether that is something they would accept? (For those that ask for A level requirements)
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    A Levels & Equivalent

    Dear Jessica, Thank you very much for this but unfortunately it doesn’t show up there either. I’m just a bit at a loss. The title on my certificate is Pearson BTEC level 5 HND Diploma 240+ in Business (QCF). The website states it’s equivalent to first and second year of university so I assumed...
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    A Levels & Equivalent

    I’ve tried one so far and I think they were as confused as I was but hopefully that was a one off. Thank you for replying! :)
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    A Levels & Equivalent

    Hello, Would anyone happen to know whether a HND ( Higher National Diploma) would fall under this category? As I understand it (for the one I did) you needed 2 AS levels to get on the HND programme. However this was equivalent to 1st & 2nd year of uni. So in my view, it wouldn't count. Would...
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    I think something like this happened to me and sadly I was unable to reconnect. It said the server was unavailable.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Agreed! Back to the drawing board it is...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    No I literally just did Shoos and was starting to apply to one that closed its applications early. I’m just not sure whether to apply to more with all this uncertainty, I feel like the process is nerve wracking as it is. :( Sorry to hear about the rejections, hopefully you’ll get some good news...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Me too! I did wonder whether it would come to that. Have you applied to other firms?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I literally just saw it and was going to message you! I can’t deal with all the suspense.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I was thinking this but I thought they would have said something given they’re quite active on social media. Ah okay that makes me feel better I was starting to worry! I hope it’s good news for you too! Fingers crossed, I’ll let you know if I hear anything before but I have a feeling it’ll be...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Nop! Really confused as they said they were reviewing on a rolling basis but I guess I submitted mine on the last week. I think the email said we should hear back by tomorrow if I remember correctly. Good luck! :)
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    not yet, have you gotten a link for the VI?
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Dear Paul and Alexandra, I hope you are both well. I note that one of the first questions in the application is whether you have achieved an ABB at A-Level or in an equivalent examination. I did a HND which technically equates to first and second year of university rather than A-Level. As a...

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