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Recent content by aspiringlawyer22

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

    Finally received the Links Summer VS PFO. That’s me done with this recruitment cycle, thanks so much for all your help everyone. You’ve been the best part of this process ❤️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was in the same position last year. I managed to get on two insight programmes, did some online virtual internships and also did an internship in a completely different field (which still offered great professional experience)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, I didn’t ask them and I’m not sure if it’s worth asking now in any case?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Freshfields PFO finally
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh my goodness is Freshfields ever gonna reply post-WG? I wonder when they’re hosting their ACs
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok I’ve been wondering this: I’ve seen CC secure talent quickly by offering TCs, font Freshfields also want to lock down talent asap?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This was honestly the worst part for me! I had to wait 16 days (which isn’t that long but they stretched out omg) Good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    I’m doing DLA’s vac scheme this summer and having worked with them in the past (through their insight programme, for example) I would say they invest quite a lot in training and supporting interns. I’ve heard great things about their vac scheme and I’m really looking forward to it
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven’t been invited and was wondering if anyone had been or if they’d already done one. Sorry, if this was phrased confusingly.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey x has anyone done an AC for Freshfields?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is Linklaters normally this brutal with ghosting? 😂 I think last year I got a PFO pretty quickly but I’m not sure if that was an exceptional year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I realise this is my anxiety speaking but I’ve now signed a TC contract, they can’t change their minds and revoke it, can they? 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I think I applied on the 31st of December and did the WG on the 27th of January
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