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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    amazing, thank you!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hey guys, would someone be able to explain what exactly a "full service" law firm is for me please?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    omg Katten interview!!! I'm so surprised. If anyone has any advice I would massively appreciate it...very nervous this is my first interview for a vac scheme!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    sounding like a broken record but has anyone heard from simmons and simmons post-VI for summer?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    nothing yet from Ropes :(
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ok fab thank you! That's helpful.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I recently received my GDL results for first term modules and have added them on the supplementary info bit for many applications. For the applications that don’t have that functionality, should I email Grad recruitment or leave it?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    what does it mean when it has been updated? mine was updated 3rd Feb and haven't heard anything either
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Simmons and Simmons post VI for summer or anything from Ropes and Gray?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from Katten yet?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does Reed Smith send everyone the strengths test?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think so because I was asked the same. Have you heard back from them at all?

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