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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What. Ive not laughed at anyone mate.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They don’t want to say for some strange reason. It would be helpful to state the dates given many have applied.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone else heard from Weil? Can you specify the dates on offer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NA I didn’t get a holding email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin AC Goodwin VI Weil VI Willkie Written Task Linklaters HSF VS Reed smith AC Addleshaw Goddard VS 12 applications, 5 ACs, 4 rejections HSF & AG VS Dechert WE, Macfarlanes AC, CMS VI and W&C VI rejection Waiting for Weil, Linklaters and Goodwin tc. I’ve done Akin, Macfarlanes, HSF and AG...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What? If you applied to AG you would know there is no separate application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    did Willkie WE today. very enjoyable and good insight. @WillkieGemma thank you for arranging.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin AC Goodwin VI Weil VI Willkie Written Task Linklaters HSF VS Reed smith AC Addleshaw Goddard AC 12 applications, 5 ACs, 3 rejections HSF VS Dechert WE, Macfarlanes AC and W&C VI rejection Waiting for Weil, Linklaters and Goodwin. I have done Akin AC, HSF AC and Macfarlanes AC. Any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Apply to firms you have an interest in Use a case to strengthen your answer I did not attend open days as I was busy Use your experiences to show you have the skills of a trainee I do not say um when speaking in video interviews I breathe/pause or say and Smile in video interviews show you are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done Gowling AC? Asking for a friend
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No one has taken the test. No one can give insight. I assume it is like any other SJT out there, I wouldn’t stress it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any HFW AC advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done Akin AC. Looking for insights. One happened today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ram is a cat 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They have 3 AC dates for London and thats it. 27th January 03 February 24 February There are 3 different time slots per a day. If you haven’t got an invite for the 24th of feb id assume rejection as both 27th and 03rd are booked up. I did my VI 15th Jan and got an AC a week later. That being...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    London
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Helps a lot thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did the vi last week, AC invite 2 days ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Addleshaw Goddard AC tips if anyone done it before I’d be appreciative, the email doesn’t state what it includes on the day.

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