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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Do you still want these! Got through to the VS last year, deferred it to WVS this December
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    GR mentioned they arent rolling and would review all apps, but they have started reviewing apps since November.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have heard that people are receiving Cleary WG's a couple days after applying. I haven't received anything should I assume pfo or is there hope?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Past couple years, they have sent out invites in the first week of February, so hopefully you'll hear back soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have advice for Covington's AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is this for summer vs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am still waiting to hear from Dechert and Cleary. I had sent out an email to ask for updates and the Cleary grad rec responded saying they would send out responses by 14th March. I know people got invited yesterday to Cleary AC's scheduled on 14th March. I've also read about summer vac...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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