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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    wasn't fast tracked and had my AC for summer vac last week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yes for summer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone heard back from Linklaters after having their ACs last week?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi sorry to hear this. Is it after you completed the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For those who completed Linklaters AC for either the spring or summer, how long did it take between your AC and being given an offer/rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    HL PFO came through this morning but omg W&C VI !!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi, got it yesterday :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I got it earlier this week :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Linklaters AC, HSF AC and Latham VI! If anyone has any tips for these tests, please please PM me! I'll also share my insights as to Jones Day, CC, Weil, DLA, Macfarlanes, Withers and NRF :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, I submitted my app late November and got the VI invite three days later. I got an email from the team in early Jan that they are currently reviewing VIs and will be getting back to us asap but not yet heard since :( What stage are you in specifically? post-app or post-vi?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    took me 3-4 days!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    not yet, i heard those who had their ACs in Manchester got their offers the same day! do u know anyone who got their offers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Applied on October 15th and my portal was recently updated on 5th Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    DLA piper AC! been waiting for 3 months 😂 I applied for the London one and ACs will be held in London
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone hear from Weil for 2023 TC after completing the VI?
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