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

    Have an AC on Thursday and cannot stop stressing about it. It will be my first ever AC, and I feel like as an international student there's a lot at stake for me. Trying to calm my nerves but I just keep on putting more pressure on myself :( Anyway, I hope you all have a great week, and get...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Feel free to PM me, I did the exercise last week!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Macfarlanes Assessment Day invite! Good news after a long time :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the detailed response, Jessica!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Huge congratulations to you! That's great news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Corporate Conduit is pretty good for sure! They also have this function where you can study and learn the basics of M&A through flashcards which I've found super helpful for technical terms
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Apologies if it is a bit of a dumb question but do firms review AC performances at a rolling basis and those who have their interviews scheduled towards the end at a disadvantage compared to those who attend first? I understand it might differ from firm to firm, however, just trying to get a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have still not heard anything from Skadden ugh!! I wish they would just put me out of my misery
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You'll get there! The same was happening with me last week, 4 rejections in 3 days.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, I have to take Dechert's written exercise on Monday, not sure what to expect since I can't find any information on it. Some previous posts on the forum mentioned it's focused on client-service skills. Does anybody have any more insight into it? Thanks so much in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry to hear about the Skadden PFOs, everyone! I'm yet to hear from them, hopefully I hear something soon
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mine was updated on 27th Dec and have heard nothing post WG.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also anybody still not heard anything from Linklaters? (good or bad!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Jones Day PFO post-app, applied mid-Dec. Was hoping to get past app stage this year since I genuinely thought it was a good app but oh well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody else continuously refreshing their email waiting for news from Links? Hahaha! 😐

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