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  1. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    That would be so helpful I think! a Q&A video or thread I mean
  2. Ifmhouse4

    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    For the London office! my AC was meant to be yesterday. I got an email on Friday to say they were finding alternative ways to assess us for the Summer VS and to be patient we will hear from them soon!
  3. Ifmhouse4

    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Just to add, Trowers will be assessing us in a different way, probably online! so not completely cancelled
  4. Ifmhouse4

    Post your vacation scheme here

    you are smashing it!
  5. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I just got that how annoying! But they said they’re making alternative arrangements so I think it will be video interviews etc
  6. Ifmhouse4

    Interview/Open Day/Vacation Scheme Updates- Coronavirus

    Got an email to say the Freshfields open day on the 15th of April will be postponed until late summer!
  7. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey it is for the London office! Thank you :)
  8. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Been invited to an AC at Trowers:) if anyone could offer any tips for the AC I would be so grateful!
  9. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I don’t know if this helps but I spoke to Macfarlanes Grad Rec and asked when we should expect to hear back in regards to Direct TC apps and they said over the next few weeks!
  10. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh well done did you hear today? Is that for London?
  11. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I haven’t no! I applied for direct TC
  12. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hopefully, we are successful!
  13. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    have you heard anything back yet? Or will it be the week before
  14. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Basically you have to prep a business pitch for a potential client you believe JD should take on, and how it would specifically benefit the London office in particular. They will ask you a few questions in regards to your choice, i.e why this client, why would JD be a good fit for the client and...
  15. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    That's amazing! I applied a few days before the deadline but still yet to hear! not feeling too confident haha
  16. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has applied for the Freshfields open day on the 15th of April?
  17. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey, did you hear back today? Good luck!!
  18. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I applied the beginning of Jan! Although it’s non rolling so probs will be waiting a while
  19. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi has anyone heard from; Trowers ( VS London) Slaughter & May (Direct TC) Macfarlanes (Direct TC) Katten (Summer VS London?) Thanks!
  20. Ifmhouse4

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi there! nothing from Fladgate yet.

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