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Herbert Smith Freehills App

H S

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Sep 11, 2018
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Hi! I got a rejection for the summer scheme last Wednesday so they have started sending them - hopefully, like everyone else has said, no news is good news for you!

Ah sorry to hear that! Hope you're coping okay :) I applied on the deadline day though so not holding out too much hope haha
 
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rwb

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  • Nov 15, 2020
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    Sorry to hear! Hope you're feeling okay about it, rejections are never great! HSF knocked me back post-AC and it was definitely the rejection I took hardest.
    It actually didn't even upset me that much because I was asking to be considered for a direct TC when they normally only hire through their vac scheme, so I knew I'd have to be a big stand-out candidate for them to give me a chance; plus, I have an AC for my top-choice firm tomorrow morning so that lessens the blow :p
     

    Jacob Miller

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    Forum Team
  • Feb 15, 2020
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    It actually didn't even upset me that much because I was asking to be considered for a direct TC when they normally only hire through their vac scheme, so I knew I'd have to be a big stand-out candidate for them to give me a chance; plus, I have an AC for my top-choice firm tomorrow morning so that lessens the blow :p
    Best of luck with the AC tomorrow! Sure you'll crush it. Fingers crossed for you!
     

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