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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've got an AC next week
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    Anyone heard back from HFW for the vac scheme?

    Yes I've got an AC next week
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    HFW AC

    I've got an AC at HFW next week and just wondering whether anyone has any idea what it involves?
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    DLA Piper Application

    I applied right at the end of November and did my WG about a week later
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    DLA Piper Application

    Received an invite to the DLA Piper AC today
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    Pinsent Masons

    I haven't heard back and applied in November.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    No worries, best of luck with your application.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think they do - I submitted my app back in November and received a WG in December. I haven't heard back about it yet so am doubtful about whether they've done any interviews or assessment days etc. I'd say definitely apply - they only have one person working in grad rec and there's still...
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    HFW Commercial Question

    Hi all, This is the last question for the HFW Vac scheme application: Using your existing knowledge of HFW, please suggest one way in which we might develop/ grow the firm, or enhance our legal service to clients. (350 words) Since the firm have opened many offices in the last few years, I'd...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Got a WG from NRF - quite a surprise as I applied on the deadline
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    Clifford Chance TC

    Don't be too disheartened - life goes on and there's plenty more firms that would be lucky to have you.
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    Clifford Chance TC

    Just been rejected - I am a final year non-law student. Best of luck to the rest of you.
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    Clyde & Co Question

    Could anyone help me for this Clyde & Co question: What are the main challenges for the firm? I have thought about writing more about general concerns for law firms such as threat from Big 4, ABS and freelance lawyers but was wondering whether anyone has any more industry specific ideas such...
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    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Haha scrap that, just been rejected.
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    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    Is anyone else still waiting for an outcome?
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    Slaughter & May Winter workshop

    They will presumably have sent out all invites on the same day right?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Nope, and I applied on the 21st of October.
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    Open Day Application Question?

    I am currently in the process of applying for an open day. The first question on the application is: Why you would like to attend an Insight day and learn more about our firm? (200 words) I have explained why that firm specifically and what I can gain from the open day. However, the next...

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