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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Interviewed on the same day with a firm for a TC. The interview went well, and the partners told me that at interview too.

People heard back with offers, but I've not heard yet. I assume this means a rejection?
Nope there are many reasons why they may not have got back to you, the partners may have not had a chance to discuss your performance because they've been incredibly busy working for one so try and keep positive! No news is good news :)
 
Is there any reassuring reason for those of us who applied earlier than those who have invites but didn’t get any reply?

Really wanted Skadden, thought I stood a good chance having done their open day, networked with their staff, and attending one of few uni they actually visit :(

Is anything truly going to be reassuring when you know you haven't heard back earlier than others? It can easily come down to the fact that applications have been put into batches for different people to screen and one screener has got back earlier than others. Some firms "rank" applications and then order applications by that ranking, and therefore yours could be "ranked" lower (but thats not really want you would want to hear).
 
Hey guys, does anyone know how to contact Ashurst graduate recruitment? I've tried calling so many times and it goes straight to voicemail and they don't reply to emails. Had a technical fault on the test and don't really know what to do now...
 
Just had a browse of a previous application and I can see I have made some errors in the 'interests and achievements' section. Such errors included things like missing out words in sentences like 'a' and 'in' so the sentences lose a bit of their sense. Amateur stuff that. Safe to say I am extremely disheartened as I did check for those types of errors.... but obviously not well enough. Probably a stupid question but what is the likelihood of being instantly thrown out due to errors like that?
My personal rule: Never look at an app once submitted, as theres nothing you can do to change if there are errors/you dont like something. But say I got a telphone interview or VI afterwards then I know its probably alright to start using parts of that for another app!
 
I did the Dentons WG yesterday and got a rejection today:-( The feedback email was about I did not meet their benchmark (no further info on that benchmark level). I was also rejected to due to WG by Linklaters recently, too. So, I guess I am not apparently the person showing critical thinking skills to ace the WG type of tests despite being practising enough beforehand.
 
I did the Dentons WG yesterday and got a rejection today:-( The feedback email was about I did not meet their benchmark (no further info on that benchmark level). I was also rejected to due to WG by Linklaters recently, too. So, I guess I am not apparently the person showing critical thinking skills to ace the WG type of tests despite being practising enough beforehand.

I'm sorry to hear it :( I got the same rejection email from Dentons today too. So so disappointing, I really liked the firm.
 
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