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

    Dechert, BCLP, Mayer Brown, Ropes & Gray.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody heard from SPB yet?? (VS)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How gut wrenchingly horrible it is to be rejected by a firm you really liked when visiting on an open day, post VI. I spare a thought for those that complete a vac scheme and then don't get offered a TC. That must be a right kick in the gonads!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone else been emailed this eve?
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    Question...

    Is there a term or phrase for when a law firm has the ability to work across different practice areas, on the same deal. Say project finance and capital markets, in order to complete a deal/ project.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back any more regarding AC for summer VC, after getting the email off of HSF saying they've passed the benchmark in the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have you heard back since doing the VI? I did mine late December and haven't heard anything yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Are Ashurst invites to tests automatic, or is there an initial screening (direct TC application)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is the behavioural assessment invite for Latham automatic or after an initial screening?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie regarding their video interview?
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    Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser

    Spring and last week
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    Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser

    Spring and I received it last Friday. Thanks! Yes I have prepared the usual but wondered if they asked any that you weren't expecting
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    Baker McKenzie Watson Glaser

    What sort of questions did you have in the video interview, if you don't mind me asking. It seems quite short compared to others.
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    Travers Smith Winter Vacation Scheme

    Have they started rejecting people yet?
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    Travers Smith Winter Vacation Scheme

    I haven’t heard back yet either, are these invites to interviews that people are receiving?
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    PGDL or SQE prep

    Thank you Jane for that behemoth of a post! I will take this into account when making my decision
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    PGDL or SQE prep

    Hi Jane, Thanks for your reply. If I was to take the PGDL with BPP would I still need to do an SQE 1 prep course, or would the PGDL cover the content for this. As BPP have assured me that it should, but I have read elsewhere that it would not be sufficient and I would need to take a prep...
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    PGDL or SQE prep

    I am messaging with an enquiry really, I thought it might be best to seek your opinion or advice on this matter. I am a recent graduate of the University of Birmingham and I have recently left a job as a trainee accountant to pursue a career in commercial law, as such I was planning on starting...

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