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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs

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This is curiosity post - for those who have anon usernames, what inspired you to choose the one you have? 🤔
I randomly chose mine today after getting another PFO. (Didn’t realise that a moderator needed to approve the change and I’m still cringing at the fact that someone had to tick yes in approval of it🥲)
 

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This is curiosity post - for those who have anon usernames, what inspired you to choose the one you have? 🤔
Wasn’t intending to post so gave it no thought, then got in too deep with bookmarking 😅

Me thinking I will use the name online: HighlyProfessionalLawApplicant

Me thinking I won’t be visible: I LoVe pOnIeS sO mUcH
 

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    Wasn’t intending to post so gave it no thought, then got in too deep with bookmarking 😅

    Me thinking I will use the name online: HighlyProfessionalLawApplicant

    Me thinking I won’t be visible: I LoVe pOnIeS sO mUcH
    I love it! Ngl, every time I read the "Neigh Neigh" part of your username, I think about the dance that was super popular in 2014
    awkward the daily show GIF by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
     

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    Just got a call with a post-case study rejection from Mishcon. Genuinely gutted to have not got to the interview stage. Hopefully others got some better news!
    I'm so sorry about this! Good news Is coming your way! I hope you don't mind me asking, but when did you complete the case study? I'm still waiting to hear back :(
     
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