2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Penelope

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    Does Katten ask everyone to confirm their right to work in the UK?

    I’ve been asked to send a scan of my passport. I’m a UK citizen and studied in the UK, so I’m not sure why I’ve been asked or if they ask everyone.
     

    33c

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    Does Katten ask everyone to confirm their right to work in the UK?

    I’ve been asked to send a scan of my passport. I’m a UK citizen and studied in the UK, so I’m not sure why I’ve been asked or if they ask everyone.
    When did you apply to Katten?
     

    Legally brown

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    Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

    However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....
     

    Celestie

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    Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

    However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....

    I want to first say, you are really strong. Rejections are rough. You are doing so so well and you are a HERO for picking yourself up so well. Resilience is an amazing quality to have.

    If you want to message someone, please feel free to dm.
     

    JoeyTr

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    Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

    However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....
    Tanaya, I've been where you are ... don't let this stop you. Keep going, keep applying ... you'll get the TC that's right for you. Keep your head up!
     

    Emily K

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    Truly gutted after BCLP rejection for summer VS. Was told my application had many grammatical errors when I had submitted it through Grammarly a billion times, sent it out to friends and family to double check to spot any errors, read it over and over agin till I memorised every word, full stop, comma and colon. This was the firm which invited me to an open day in year 12 and behaved as a catalyst to me pursuing a career in commercial law.

    However, after an hour of sobbing I have managed to pull myself together and once again pray for better news. I hope that anyone who reads this message does receive good news and positive vibes.....

    This really resonated with me and I'm sure so many others - rejection is really, really tough, particularly from that firm you've set your heart on :( just know that you will get there eventually and we'll all be rooting for you!
     

    H S

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    Looks like someone needs to sign off for the evening and maybe take a break. It's not ok to speak to someone like that.

    We celebrate success on here, not punish people for it. @hunter good on you, you're doing great.

    Agreed! @hunter I'm so impressed you're continuing with your applications and going after what you really want, rather than dropping everything once you've secured something. All it does is show you're hungry for a career you can tailor to your needs. Ignore anyone who's jealous of that.
     

    M1999

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    Looks like someone needs to sign off for the evening and maybe take a break. It's not ok to speak to someone like that.

    We celebrate success on here, not punish people for it. @hunter good on you, you're doing great.

    I have suspicions they know each other because someone asked Hunter a question about his TC and Rob replied :S either way, a bit unnecessary on a forum!
     
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    Bugsy Malone

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    rejection from hsf following AC :( gutted although not surprised as one interview went horrible even though I was hoping that I had pulled it back with my 2 subsequent interviews, oh well back to the drawing board I guess
    Really sorry to hear this, I understand how gutting it is getting rejected at this stage. You did amazing to get that far and will have learnt so much for the next one! Keep pushing and you’ll get that tc :)
     
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