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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just read back a timed written assessment I did for a firm and had two spelling mistakes and a grammatical error. Will this impact my score massively? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The level of quality of work between each office varies. E.g., the London office might have "Tier 1" quality work, whereas an office in Brussels let's say may have "Tier 3" quality work. Best friend network allows firms to handpick the high ranked firms in each region who know the jurisdiction a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I heard back from Travers at the start of March last year and they call you if you have an interview. So you probs won’t hear back for a while
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hate times written assessments - always feels like you're on a proper time crunch and just stress about the timing and can't focus on the content
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wish AG Manchester could give me a PFO instead of ghosting me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from AG Mcr?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not at all - usually GR teams divide the applications they get between them. It sometimes just takes a bit longer to get back to some candidates depending on the speed they review applications :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, how did you best prep for the VI and written exercise? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any tips for Dechert VI & Written assessment???
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, it doesnt matter! I got an offer with TS last year and my interview was on the last day interviews were being conducted (a Friday). I got an offer two days later (on the Monday)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I applied on the 31st of Dec and it was for Summer! x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has any tips for the Dechert written assessment it would be much appreciated :) x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, was this for London? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mills & Reeve PFO Manchester
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I highly wouldn't recommend calling, they're busy enough as it is and may think you're being impatient. Just send an email and I'm sure they'll get back to you soon :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Dechert? I know they sent some written exercises in december but I applied on the 31st of december and haven't heard since. Have i left it too late? :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I secured a place on the scheme last summer and my cover letter was 880 words, just make sure it’s easy to read :))
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think a few people have heard back with a telephone interview for the Leeds office and the London applicants seem to have gotten a test. In terms of Manchester, I've only seen one person receive a telephone interview (on this thread at least).

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