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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same I applied months ago it's so annoying
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've had two VS offers!! (after years of applying and never making it past the application stage). But the schemes clash. The second firm called me up over a week ago to give me the offer but I told them that I couldn't do those dates due to a clash and they said they would see what they could...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Maybe not! They could still be getting around
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven’t heard back and was at the first open day - kind of freaking out as I didn’t think I performed badly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Debevoise & Plimpton post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey just had a question - I got a SVS offer that I accepted but have been invited to another SVS AC this week which I attended today. The dates of the two clash, and the firms recruit directly from their schemes. Was there any point going to the AC today? Can I email and ask if I can do a direct...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Ropes & Gray?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights for Arnold & Porter? I have an interview coming up but there's not that much online to research because it's such a small firm. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Guys I was a bit silly and didn't take note of which firms asked for a referee can anyone help me out if they know which firms they applied to requested for either academic or professional references so that I can take note of it? Really appreciate it thanks!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much this is all so useful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey everyone I've been reading FT, economist and similar sources to improve my commercial awareness and I've found that it has helped keep me up to date with current trends in the market etc. What should I read to help me understand specific things such as the difference between debt financing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haven’t heard back post VI for Mishcon - should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys I've got my first ever AC coming up so if anyone has any general advice for preparation that would be really appreciated! Also I had a more specific question about how to answer a question about firm's competitors in an interview? I hear some people are asked about other firms that...

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