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  1. J

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

    Thank you very much for George! Your support has been fundamental to my journey :)
  2. J

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

    Hi @George Maxwell Thank you very much for your wishes, and thank you SO much for such an insightful answer. ☺️ I took notes of all your general tips and will make sure to use them during the VS. The VS will be mainly in person. They are asking us to come into the office at least two days a...
  3. J

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

    Hi George. I got an offer from White & Case to participate in their WVS and I was wondering how was your experience with them and if you have any tips/advice, especially regarding the presentation for the training contract interview, the interview and how to secure the TC? Many thanks.
  4. J

    Hi George, I hope you are well. I read that you have completed a vacation scheme at White &...

    Hi George, I hope you are well. I read that you have completed a vacation scheme at White & Case. I have been offered a place to their Winter Vacation Scheme and was wondering how was your experience with them and if you have any tips/advice, especially regarding the presentation for the...
  5. J

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

    Has anyone heard back from W&C post AC?
  6. J

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

    Does anyone know if W&C's AC is online or in-person this year?
  7. J

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

    I've done my VI last Friday and have not heard back...
  8. J

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

    Thank you so much for your answer and for this message! Really hope you get an offer soon :)
  9. J

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

    I’m not sure if they are still sending VI for the WVS, considering that the last ACs are apparently happening next week. But if you haven’t been rejected, there are still hopes for the WVS and the spring and summer too. Really hope you hear from them soon :)
  10. J

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

    Thank you very much for your answer! Wishing you all the best
  11. J

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

    Hey! How long did you wait to get an AC invitation after VI? Hope your AC went well! :)
  12. J

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

    How was your AC at W&C? Still waiting to hear from them after VI…
  13. J

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

    Thank you very much for your answer! Wishing you the best luck for your AC :)
  14. J

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

    I completed my VI for White & Case last week, so thank you very much for that! Could I ask you, how long did it took to receive an AC invitation after your VI? many thanks.
  15. J

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

    Does anyone heard back from White & Case after the VI?

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