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General Discussion Thread 2020-21

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smith363

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Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson or DWF for direct TC?

I think interviews for hill Dickinson have begun so I think it’s a no but seems strange they wouldn’t tell you that in advance?
 

Flk10

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Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson or DWF for direct TC?

I think interviews for hill Dickinson have begun so I think it’s a no but seems strange they wouldn’t tell you that in advance?
I suspect DWF’s graduate recruitment may have been affected by their cost-cutting programme and wouldn’t be surprised if they reduced or even cancelled it this year.
 
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Law_Grad1

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Hope both of you are well! I was just wondering if you guys have heard back from Fried Frank post-WG test? Thank you :)

Hi! I heard back quite late on Friday. I was told that my application was on hold and that they would be holding initial interviews this week. If the need arises to interview more candidates then they said they would be in contact. Given how late it was, I wouldn't be surprised if they staggered some emails and you heard back at some point today! Good luck!
 
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G1996

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Whoops put the wrong firm name down - was reading about something on my timeline and typed absent mindedly what I meant to ask about was Addleshaw Goddard

Hiya

I spoke with their grad recruitment manager a few months ago (pre-covid though) and she said that the ACs take place in August, so I don't think we'll hear until end of July/ early Aug :)
 
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