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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Waiting for Freshfields and Linklaters. My FF was updated a week ago today but haven’t heard anything from them. Hope we hear some good news soon. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Aaah no way! That’s really interesting. I’ll defo have a look at it. Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same. Completed the tests on 9 December and waiting to hear back although I am terrible at the WG so not sure I want to hear back 😂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi guys, are the Ashurst tests any similar to the PwC ones? From what I’ve read, they seem similar in that they are game based and test your reaction speed. When I did the PwC one (which I absolutely hated, but was strangely fun at the same time) I realised it would have been easier if I had...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Still waiting to hear back from FF. My portal says updated on the 27th and starting to feel slightly anxious that it might not mean good news 😭
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, I did the BCLP test back in November and so my memory is a bit sketchy, but from what I can remember there’s really no way to prep for it as you’re given scenarios and you rank your responses from most likely to least likely. But again, it feels like so long ago so maybe someone who did it...
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    You’re not stupid! All these deadlines seem to merge together in my head too 😂 hope you don’t have a lot left to do. I’m on my last question and I’m at that stage where I just want to be done with it 😂😭
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Thank you! I was panicking so much to get this application in and the tests done by midday tomorrow. Think I can breathe for a moment now :)
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    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Hi guys. I’m working on my Ashurst application and I am conscious that the deadline is tomorrow. With the tests that you have to do, are they sent straight away after submitting, and does anyone know if they have to be done by the application deadline tomorrow too?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks Kelly, will be adding a short intro :) New here so idk how to reply to both you and @whisperingrock at the same time hence the double post haha
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you both! I'll be adding a short introduction then :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi guys, how necessary is it to write an introductory paragraph for the Ashurst cover letter? I’m just finishing mine up and I’ve gone straight into the body. Is that generally a no no? Would appreciate any insight :)

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