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Hi, did you find any insights for CRS VI? I also got an invite recently. I hope we could help each other if we find smth.
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Hi! I just got the invite today and haven't received any tips yet.. have you managed to find anything?
Hey, hope you are doing well! I saw that you had an AC last year with HFW, and was wondering if you could help me out with some advice as I have mine next week!
Hello,

I have my HSF AC next week and was wondering if you had any advice?
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Hi!

The partners are so nice!

Understand how business works. Commercial awareness is key. Contract terms, warranties and indemnities… that sort of stuff.

Scenario interview use your common sense.
HI - congrats on your RPC AC! When did you complete your WG?
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Hi! Thank you. I completed it on 08/01.
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Hey I saw you reacted with a thumbs up to my post hearing from Mills and reeve - was it an ac invite or a pfo?
Hi,

I would be grateful if you could share tips on HSF AC!
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Hi! Firstly, massive congratulations on getting the HSF AC! Definitely, have just started a conversation to make it easier.
Hi,

I hope you're doing well

I'm applying to Freshfields for their summer 2025 vac scheme tonight and was wondering you'd be willing to have a look at my statement since you're someone who amazingly got an offer for the vacation scheme last cycle.
Can I see Mount Everest, while i Choose Panorama Trek?
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Hi Amma,

I hope you're doing well. May I send you a PM regarding certain specific questions I have about a-level/undergraduate requirements of law firms and the consideration of mitigating circumstances? I have a unique situation and am struggling a little with navigating through it.

Thank you!
Amma Usman
Hi there!

Thank you so much for sending me a private message.

If your message contains particular private or sensitive information regarding your personal circumstances (e.g. mitigating circumstances, issues with another forum user, or anything else which can reasonably be regarded as confidential), please kindly ask my colleague Jessica Booker if she can take your query.

Best,
Amma Usman
Hi Jessica,

I hope you're doing well. May I send you a PM regarding certain specific questions I have about a-level/undergraduate requirements of law firms and the consideration of mitigating circumstances? I have a unique situation and am struggling a little with navigating through it.

Thank you!

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