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Recent content by FeuxFollets20

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you very much! Best of luck with your AC! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!!!! When did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking? Mine was pretty late close to deadline and it's still shown as 'on hold' atm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Was yours a VS application? I applied for summer VS in January and had the interview on Monday if that helps! Hope you'll hear back good news soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! I was wondering how long does it roughly take for Withers to get back to you after interview for VS? Thank you! :)
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone received the HR interview for Stephenson Harwood? :)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Was it the London office? May I ask when did you receive the email? Thanks!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Submitted mine 2 weeks ago and still waiting!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Looks like we'll just need to be patient then! If it's not automatic it should be an additional stage!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Can confirm I haven't! And submitted yesterday. Did you get it straight after?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks! And it was today & post-app, not surprised at the outcome as I applied on deadline day, but just slightly confused about the 'commencing TC in 2023' thing as I would be eligible (surely my final year status would suggest that?)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Rejected by Akin Gump's Summer VS and they said due to the limited size of the programme, they would concentrate on candidates who would be able to commence a TC in 2023, this is a generic rejection email I'm guessing? As I'm a final year student, and intend to take GDL in September which would...

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