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Recent content by hellovacschemes

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

    Thank you so much for your advice, I have just confirmed the dates with them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Slaughter and May's summer vac scheme dates clash with this firm's. The spring vac scheme for this firm does not, but I'm afraid that if I submit that I am only free for one specific date this would reflect badly upon my wanting to be at the firm. Do you have any advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know how long Slaughter & May takes to get back to you after an interview? And if a firm asks to confirm my dates for a vac scheme asap, how long do I have to reply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Haven't heard back from any firms in the past 2 weeks so I'm honestly getting slightly anxious – anyone in the same boat? :-(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I'm currently applying to Freshfields, and I'm a little confused by the application system. I studied in a sixth form college outside of the UK, but while Freshfields has a form that allows you to input A-level/IB grades if you state that you studied in a sixth form college inside of the UK...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    me too – I guess you win some you lose some!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Slaughter and May interview invite + Reed Smith VI !! :-)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For Reed Smith, am I correct in thinking that the deadline (today) is just for the application form and not the situational strengths test?

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