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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes. Summer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! It was WVS x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm so happy to say that I've received a TC offer from A&O! Thank you so much for your support on this platform :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does Pinsent Masons only allow you to choose 5 relevant experiences, or is my application form frozen?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Slaughter and May winter workshop invite!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you very much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I was hoping for some guidance with this commercial awareness question for Goodwin: "Identify a current commercial issue which has attracted your attention recently. Why do you consider it to be significant? Who are the key stakeholders and what are the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The entire question is: Briefly summarise anything else that you would like to add that you think may be relevant to your application. Please include: Positions of responsibility, extra curricular activities, achievements/ academic awards/ scholarships and information about which other firms you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also are there any written Qs for the pinsent masons VS application? I couldn't see any at a first glance...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For the Goodwin VS application it asks you to add information about which other firms you are applying to. Is there a best way of doing this? Is it tactical? Should I mention that I have already secured a vac scheme with a magic circle firm? @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker please could you share...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    any update on S&M winter workshop?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Grad Rec said not to upload it. They’re not looking at any cover letters for vac scheme.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if non-law graduates can apply to Addleshaw Goddard's vacation scheme? In the info section it states: "The placement scheme is open to all second year law students and above or final year non-law students" - does this mean that graduates are excluded?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got this email too, and ended up getting the WVS. I don't think it means anything other than they have received your application.
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