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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Anyone not heard from Dechert post-written exercise? Assuming a PFO now - I did my written exercise 13 days ago
1. Back to back open day and online events
2. Law fair attendance
3. Deadline was 3 days ago
4. Small graduate recruitment team

If they haven’t given you a guide as to how long they’ll correspond an outcome post written exercise I’d assume they’re giving those who applied closer to the deadline a chance and may progress all successful applicants at the same time.
 
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linklaters WVS offer today.... literally over the moon!!! was so impressed by everyone at the AC i'm really in shock.

one question - does anyone have advice re: securing accom in london for those two weeks? would rather not fork out so much £££ for a hotel, but not sure what the alternatives are. unfortunately have no friends/family in commutable distance of the office that would have a spare room :(
 

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    linklaters WVS offer today.... literally over the moon!!! was so impressed by everyone at the AC i'm really in shock.

    one question - does anyone have advice re: securing accom in london for those two weeks? would rather not fork out so much £££ for a hotel, but not sure what the alternatives are. unfortunately have no friends/family in commutable distance of the office that would have a spare room :(
    does linklaters not provide accommodation? maybe reach out to grad team
     
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