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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CMS PFO post VI:( Really gutted as I am one of their ambassadors as well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also anyone heard anything back from Mischon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Guys, I did my CMS VI on the 20th of Nov and it still states “reviewed” on the application portal, should I assume a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you for your replay and to @George Maxwell for your help! I put a lot into each stage and I think a break before doing more applications before their end of January deadlines is probably best! I had planned to do around 15 applications before being successful so I also think that obtaining...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well and had a lovely Christmas break🥰 I’d like some advice if anyone has any and I’d first like to preface that I am EXTREMELY grateful for obtaining a VS. So, I have been successful in A&O’s VS and was wondering if I should just..stop applying for more firms? On...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! I think it really depends on when you apply as well- I applied 10th Nov, passed SJT 12th Nov, AC invite a week later then a confirmation I had been successful a few days after that!

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