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Just got a rejection from HSF 
ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over
ngl this actually really hurt because I spent ages on the application and had three different people read it over
Just got a rejection from HSF
try not to get to disheartened - if it helps, the exact thing happened to me last cycle. I applied to one firm i'd previously done an internship with and really loved and got great feedback from, but they rejected me right off the bat despite me spending ages on my app and being really confident about it. But I ended up getting a VS (couldnt go because it got cancelled from corona sadly) from their direct competitor firm who i'd never given a second thought about at all and maybe spent about 20 minutes on their application! Sometimes you can spend ages on one firm's and they just decide they don't like you at all, but you're the perfect fit for another, so dont feel too hurt by it because you never know who's going to turn round and make you an offer!!
I'm so sorry to hear that. Stick at it! Believe me when I say I know how you feel. Was this on the app or on the online assessment? I think you can reapply for their spring vacation scheme if you were applying for their winter one now but that might have changed.Just got a rejection from HSF
I think it was on the application stage because I was told I had passed the assessment. I'm not sure if it was to do with my application per se tbh because I had a few people read it and they said it was good. I think it might have been my uni grades, I do have a lot more 2.2s than the average applicant tbh
That's so true! I feel like when I make an application I get such tunnel vision on that firm, in terms of them being the be-all and end all of law lol! I need to stop doing that basically to keep my options open
Just got a rejection from HSF
Ah don’t worry at all, the same thing happened to me. Just persevere! You’ve got this
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I haven’t heard back yet. I spoke to them today at a law fair and they said everyone will have heard back in the next few weeks
Linklaters(Winter VS)- said I'm on hold, and that a member of GR will respond soon. Anyone been through this? Deadline is 15th of October, not sure why I have been on hold(I am a finalist as well, though I did apply for Links Spring Scheme last Jan!)
When I applied last year I understood it’s an automatic sort of thing. They put you on hold until they make a decision ie progress you or reject you. I wouldn’t read too much into this
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you don’t need to add it to your application. You can contact them separately about it.
Has anyone received an AC invite for A&O’s winter vacation scheme yet/know of anyone who has?
Hi everyone, we have a ‘common application mistakes’ thread here:
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/common-mistakes-on-application-forms.1778/page-5#post-38364
With application season in full swing, there are some helpful tips and guidance on some of the common errors we see from our application reviews.
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/common-mistakes-on-application-forms.1778/page-5#post-38364
With application season in full swing, there are some helpful tips and guidance on some of the common errors we see from our application reviews.
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