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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Trowers & Hamlins about their London open day?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nothing for me either. Is there anyone here who has moved to the next stage?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, all the best. May I ask which firm this was for?
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Don’t think this is generic, as I did not get this. Plain old rejection for me. I’m not sure why but it maybe because I recently applied and was rejected for the winter scheme.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejection galore - Latham and White & Case!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations! May I ask when you applied?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh well, best to not worry about it too much for now then
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Good luck! Anyone else yet to hear from W&C? I also have not received a response from Travers. Applied on 18th October.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same.I applied on the last day. You?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    No response from Latham. I applied on 25th October.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If anyone has already taken the Simmons online tests (VRT and LRT), VI and written exercise could you please give me some insight? I’ve usually had just one test to do so would appreciate any advice on how to plan and sit these tests/VI over the 5 days.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just got a online test, written exercise and VI invite for Simmons. Would really appreciate advice for this stage please.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Not yet Just got a online test, written exercise and VI invite for Simmons. Would really appreciate advice for this stage please.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hi guys, For those who applied to Simmons & Simmons, how long did it take for them to get back back to you after submitting the application + SJT
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    Work experience part of applications

    For the Jones Day application, there is a 75 word limit for each work experience. So far I have been explaining what I did in the role, along with the skills I developed. I am debating whether to mention one or two things I did only and the skills developed or focus on what I have done and let...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    W&C rejection.
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    Foreign educated law graduate

    Hi, I am an Indian law graduate and have recently completed my LLM from King’s College London. I have been applying for TC’s and VC recently but have already received rejections. I am aware of the immense competition. However, I also wish to be realistic with my options. Most law firms I meet...
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    Herbert Smith Freehills App

    Rejected. Gutted really. I thought I’d done well. Oh well. Good luck all!
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Apologies if this has already been answered previously. I meet the Linklater’s minimum work experience criteria for direct TC application. Can anyone advise if the firm prefers to recruit through vacation schemes generally? Also, if one is unsuccessful at the application stage for the winter...

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