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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Email from WBD to say they have paused their recruitment process (post VI) No timescale as to when things will be running again (if they will) only that applications are still being considered.
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    Coronavirus - Impact on Application Cycle?

    Reassuring to know they aren’t just flat out cancelling this cycle - at least not yet anyway!
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    Coronavirus - Impact on Application Cycle?

    Could it be a case of delaying ACs until later on in the year?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I made sure I was confident in my experiences and what makes me ‘me’!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Has anyone done the WBD VI yet?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    looking for some tips as well!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Well I’ve just received a rejection from them as well for the VS! Suppose I’m just on hold for the TC
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Anyone else received a holding email from Travers today?
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Huge congrats Alice!!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    For people that have completed the WBD test: did you receive a confirmation email? I have completed mine but not actually sure it’s sent
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I know you’ve probably heard it already but everything happens for a reason. You’ll look back one day and you’ll be glad this happened! If you’re good enough to get that far, you’ll no doubt land something soon. Don’t see this as your only opportunity.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Sounds like you’ve dodged a bullet
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    If you meet the firms minimum requirements you’re fine (that’s usually a 2:1). Yes, you might be going up against those with firsts etc but at that point each application is assessed on an individual basis. A person with straight firsts might have zero EC’s and a terrible application and...
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    Travers Smith Application Struggles

    I’m still waiting post app - applied for vac scheme early December
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Same! They review it alongside our applications I think.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    BCLP rejection (finally)
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    I wonder if this is the last message...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    It’s just post application on the portal with no update but I know video interviews (next stage) have been given out. Is that ok? Thanks Jessica

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