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

    Guys I got the Macfarlanes VS 😭 😭 😭 literally cannot believe it, I was convinced the AC hadn't gone well so it just goes to show you really never know! Taken me four cycles to get here but it all feels SO worth it right now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I relate so so much. Just come out of an AC today and already feeling disappointed in myself 🙃 worst thing is trying to not to let it affect my preparation for an interview tomorrow morning but it's so difficult - feel like I lose confidence after each interview lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you!! I applied on the deadline day :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mayer Brown PFO today (post application) but also got an invite to Gibson Dunn first stage interview! Any advice would be amazing, not sure what to expect! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Dechert written exercise and VI invite! any advice would be hugely appreciated!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DLA Piper PFO finally came through too, was definitely expecting that one!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Baker McKenzie PFO post app :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    RS PFO here too! I really wanna know why they were holding us for so long 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Tonight at 5:20pm, got the report at the same time I received the outcome email!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PwC rejection after Arctic Shores :(
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I applied for Spring and got these emails too... so no idea 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yepp, bracing myself already 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    nvm I'm over it just got an invite to the Macfarlanes Assessment Day can't believe it :D😭 emotional rollercoaster this evening lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Eversheds rejection (London) post app just as I was going to start the Simmons VI haha 🙃
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bird & Bird rejection post app this morning, sad after getting to the WG last year!
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    Module breakdowns and US firms

    Hey, just wanted to say I don't think you should worry! I also have a 2.1 at undergrad level with a few 2.2 module marks and got an interview from Skadden and a couple other US firms last year so I doubt they will automatically exclude you based on your grades (even though I had the same worries...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Kirkland rejection post interview finally came through 🙁 Really disappointed - it was the last outcome I was waiting for this cycle and unfortunately haven't managed to secure a VS for the summer. Trying to stay positive though, and I'll be back ready to get hurt again for some direct TC apps 🙂...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Freshfields rejection post WG for me too 🙁

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