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  1. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulation! When did you complete the WG?
  2. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Got an email today saying they'll get back to us after they finished with the vacation scheme lot. Some people are saying they got a VI invite straight after WG test though. I didnt
  3. Natalie Black

    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Got a rejection a few hours ago for the Spring Scheme after tests etc
  4. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    No news is good news. NRF rejected me 8hrs after i submitted my TC app - even though i got to their assessment centre last year. Slaughters rejected me within 2 weeks (i submitted about 6 weeks ago), and Mayer Brown rejected me after the tests about a week or so ago. So no news is good news!
  5. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Not a peep. I applied November 22 for direct TC
  6. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same but spoke to someone at Rare Recruitment and they said they are interviewing candidates. So im taking it as a rejection
  7. Natalie Black

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, its just Situational Judgement. It continues to be the only one i have ever failed. So no idea what the metrics are!
  8. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Allen and Overy rejection for a direct training contract
  9. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Just got an Ashurst rejection after applying in September 2019 and doing all the tests February 2020...
  10. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    HFW rejection after 10 months lol
  11. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone heard from Travers Smith after submitting a winter vacation scheme app?
  12. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Nothing yet
  13. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Nothing yet
  14. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Yes it does
  15. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Oh thanks Popal!
  16. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I too applied to HFW. Havent heard anything either. However, i know theyve had a rough time of it because of corona - so doesnt really suprise me.
  17. Natalie Black

    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I did the test in Jan/ Feb havent heard a peep. I'm so sick of emailing them. A good sign you got that email. I didnt even get that.
  18. Natalie Black

    LLM - Personal Statement

    Hiya, I did my LL.M at Leeds. No one in history, has ever been rejected because their personal statement isnt strong enough. So don't stress yourself. Postgrad admission isnt as rigorous as rigorous as undergrad. Be sure to assert clearly with atleast 3 reasons why you are attracted to the...
  19. Natalie Black

    Useful things you have heard from Networking Events/Open Days

    Hi, Just to add to this. I spoke to Ashurst about them not getting back to me - and i was told to email to Rebecca Babb: [email protected] I would encourage people to email her for updates

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