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Received five emails in relation to applications today. Honestly law firms need to learn how to give their emails appropriate subjects.


> RE: Your application to Winckworth Sherwood - Application marking update - No reply required".

^^^ This is a "we're still checking apps" follow-up. Clear subject, necessary (in)action for recipient identified  in subject, 10/10


> Application for Vacation Scheme - Devonshires

^^^ This was a second blanket email reminding applicants to do a test they've probably already done, with the caveat "Please note this email has been sent to all candidates, if you have already completed the test, you can disregard this email. " Bad subject, bad blanket email. 0/10


> DMH Stallard - 2025 Training Contract Application Update

This was a "we're still checking applications" email. Score 5/10, subject fails to communicate anything, try "decision delayed"


> Peters & Peters - Training Contract Application Outcome


A PFO. Points for use of the word "outcome"; would however prefer to see the world "unsuccessful" in there somewhere. 7/10.


> Update on your Michelmores Application


Also a PFO. A pfo is an "outcome". not an "update". 2/10.


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