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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    Hi everyone, I have an assessment centre coming up (YAY!) and I am dreading the commercial awareness question. If I am asked to talk about a recent commercial development and how it can affect the firm, do you think it is a good idea to talk about climate change and its effect on practice areas...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I still haven't heard from Eversheds - Post application. (Bham office.) Getting worried. Anyone in the same position?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone NOT heard from Eversheds yet? (Bham office, applied mid Dec) Still haven't heard so wanted to check if anyone is still waiting?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hey i would say if you have a reasonable excuse they would be more than happy to help. Times are tough and unpredictable and I assume responsible firms acknowledge this during their recruitment process. :)
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    DLA Piper Application

    If it is updated on your portal, i think that means they did send you an email. Their emailing system is not working properly i guess.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am still waiting. I sent them an email they said they are still in the process of assessing applications. So yeah
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    DLA Piper Application

    Their exact response : "I can see from our systems that we emailed you on 20 January at 6.40pm to let you know that unfortunately we would not be progressing with your application on this occasion. There seems to be an issue with our emails reaching gmail accounts which we are currently looking...
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    DLA Piper Application

    GUYS, IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD BACK AND IT IS UPDATED ON THE PORTAL, I SUGGEST EMAIL THE GRAD TEAM. Mine was updated on 20th but no emails. I sent them an email now asking for an update. They replied in 10 mins with my PFO. Do it maybe so your mind can be at ease. Hope it helps.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, I completed my WG mid Jan, in the portal it says my application is updated but no emails yet. (Bham office)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey, I sent them an email. Their response was that "We are in the process of assessing applications. The relevant comms will be sent to you in the coming week" Hope that helps
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I applied in December and still nothing for me. Maybe I should wait a bit longer Thank youuu
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey when did submit your application to Birmingham office? I am still waiting.
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hey @Jessica Booker I hope you are doing well and keeping safe. I wanted to ask you a quick question. I was successful last year to get a vacation scheme but wasn't offered a TC. I will be applying again and I realised the firm is asking very similar questions on its application form to last...

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