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Application Updates

Siwar Aldaoud

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Feb 14, 2022
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Hello Guys,

I hope the application process is treating you well (though Id guess it’s not 🥲).

I applied to Travers Smith’s summer vacation scheme, the deadline was on the 17th of January and still haven’t heard anything back, did anyone receive an update on their application yet?

Also, anyone heard back from shearman and sterling, and BCLP?
 
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George Maxwell

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Hey @Siwar Aldaoud,

Welcome to the forum! Wishing your the best of luck for your applications. As @unserious candidate, @GXA123 and @vacschemesforeveryone (in addition to others) would say, ✨manifesting✨ some positive responses for you!

If you are looking to find out updates about specific applications, the main vacation schemes thread might be a good place to ask the community (as this is our busiest thread/it attracts a lot of traffic!).

In addition, just using the search bar in the top right of the screen (if you are using a laptop), you might find some updates from the community. For example, typing "Shearman" yielded a number of promising results here.

I hope that helps!

Do let me know when you hear. My fingers are crossed for you! 🤞
 

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