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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

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Celestie

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    When you need to stop preparing but can't stop cause if you don't you worry you're underpreparing
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    Naomi U

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    Dec 8, 2019
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    CMS VS offer :) :D. I did the AC 2 days ago, quick turnaround!

    Btw, not sure if this has been flagged, but I'm an active/previous user, and I can't seem to log in through Google(hence why I made this account) :( (believe me, tried so much to make it work), so just letting the team know! Great job on the redesign TCLA team! Looks sleek!
    Amazing - congratulations!
     

    thelegalsieve

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    OH wow, its the Freshfields Watson Glaser for me. This for the TC btw, anyone wondering. Honestly felt like I have been blackballed.
    Received it too! I'm unfamiliar with the application process with Freshfields, does anyone know what proportion of candidates get this, or is it merely procedure?
     
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