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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    I heard back around 2 weeks post AC and I applied for direct TC
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    HL post test PFO - lol it's all PFOs these days
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Yeah, I applied 2 hours before the deadline last year and go through to the interview stage..
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    22 January, what about you?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    People still waiting to hear back from Mayer Brown telephone interview?
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Guys, NRF FINALLY(!!!) picked up my call. They are apparantly still reviewing TC applications (I still have not received a PFO or WG invite following my app) in case this applies to anyone else too.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    TC! Sorry I realised I posted this in the wrong thread
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    FF PFO post app, lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!!! When did you do your telephone interview? I'm still waiting!!!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else just over the waiting game? I'm not even anxious anymore wow
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Great, thanks Jaysen!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can someone please help me find the thread which has all the success stories? (can't see it anywhere and yes, I'm in desperate need of some inspo rn)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Sorry to hear that, one of the worst feelings I know...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I haven't heard back either but gad rec said they started ACs 2 weeks ago and will go on until end of March so still time
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How do you guys know whether you are on your way to a burnout or whether you are just tired/complaining but have got more in you? I feel I have lost a bit touch with reality especially in these covid times at home 24/7 and I genuinely would be interested in hearing how you gauge your mental...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Might be worth checking your portal as I didn't get a rejection email but my portal updated.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I am waiting for my Orrick outcome for direct TC 2022 (applied May 2020) and grad rec said they are STILL reviewing these applications. No idea what's going on and yes, incredibly frustrating as this was my best app to date. Just to confirm, has your friend had the AC for direct TC 2022?!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is what I fear when choosing a topic as I end up desperately trying to make it relevant to the firm and it might come across a bit forced. Thanks for confirming this Jaysen.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah totally, I've thought that too. Just another one to bear in mind I guess when picking stories
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    How important would you say it to always link it back to the particular firm? Just thinking in case it is difficult to make it relevant to the specific firm and it comes across very forced in terms of trying to find relevance?

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