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Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

liseazurite

Star Member
Nov 2, 2023
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I'm considering the WVS finished last Friday and people have said they had ACs for direct TC tomorrow and Wednesday, so maybe we won't hear back until later this week, or perhaps even later if they want to consider direct TCs at the same time as SVS places
Some ppl have heard back for SVS so maybe we’re on the waitlist or smth
Generally thought we’re not in competition with direct tc applicants
 

Cheeseman123

Active Member
Dec 12, 2023
10
4
Wonder if they'll call or email if it's a PFO at this stage - I haven't heard of AO taking so long to get back before, wonder if it's just the case they're really so swamped that PFO calls (or email) are the lowest priority at the moment .
 

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