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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Thank you!! Fingers crossed for you! Someone who did their AC on the same day as me found out a few days before I did so I'm sure you're still in the game :)
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    I just heard back today that I've been accepted on the summer vac scheme! I waited 2.5 weeks before I heard back after my AC so if you've been waiting for a while don't lose hope :)
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Hey, I also did my AC on Wednesday and still waiting :/ Fingers crossed for us all!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! If it makes you feel any better I felt exactly the same way after my VI (presuming this is the stage you just completed) and still made it to AC, don't lose hope!
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    Reed Smith Post SJT

    Hi guys, I don't know if I'm asking this in the right place but does anyone know what date the summer vac schemes are taking place? I can only find vague info about it happening in June/July and nothing specific :/
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Hey! AC was 3rd Feb and they reach out by phone
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Hey! I actually did my HSF Summer Vac AC recently (first-ever AC!) and was accepted later the same day :) Top tips would be to prepare your why law, why hsf, an example of teamwork, an example of failure - these are key ones but the rest flows more or less like a conversation around what you...

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