Also, hello all.
I have been a serial lurker around here for the past 2 years or so, so I just wanted to say hello and thanks to everyone for keeping us all posted on their progress at different firms! I've spent a lot less time trawling the forums this time around as I found that it made me slightly obsessive (plus I only sent out a few apps so it was a bit frustrating to see everyone else hearing back!) but I remember how comforting it was last year to know that I wasn't the only person being rejected all over the shop.
My experience with firms is fairly limited so I'm afraid I don't have much advice to offer but if I can be of assistance feel free to PM me - I've interviewed at Hogan Lovells (TC, last year, unsuccessful), Simmons & Simmons (VS, unsuccessful) and Herbert Smith (TC).
Good luck!