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    Hi! I've received an AC invite from Dentons. They've changed their application process this year, moving the AC from the final day of VS to prior to the VS. Does anyone have any tips on Dentons AC? Thanks in advance!

    Hey quick question did Dentons email you to let you know you passed the WG prior to the AC invite?
     

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    Did you receive a feedback report or an email stating that you passed their benchmark?

    Judy

    I first received an email with a report and the next day arrived another email saying that I passed the benchmark and that my application is under review.

    It was over two weeks ago, however, so I am kind of bracing myself for rejection since I have not heard back from them since...
     
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    BMtc22

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    no law firm test is easy and I know a fair few people who also didn’t pass the HSF test so I wouldn’t say it’s an easy test by any stretch at all. All any of us can do is our best :)

    I too just received an email from HSF that I failed to meet their benchmark for their test! I also received VI invites from CMS and Simmons & Simmons this morning, you win some you lose some I guess :)
     

    Lawyerwithadream

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    I first received an email with a report and the next day arrived another email saying that I passed the benchmark and that my application is under review.

    It was over two weeks ago, however, so I am kind of bracing myself for rejection since I have not heard back from them since...
    Thank you :) The deadline only passed on Wednesday. Although they do recruit on a rolling basis don't give up hope :)
     
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