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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It is firm specific. However, most people find out their practice area seats 1-2 weeks before. Some firms wont tell you your supervisor/buddy until the first day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    At least your remark gave some VS hopefuls a chance to demonstrate the extent of their critical thinking skills for the rest of us 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Perhaps they are looking for people who can think on their feet, and under pressure, as opposed to people that can provide a basic evaluation of a Financial Times article, having prepared it and rehearsed it 15 times in the hour preceding the interview. Further, interview questions asking...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Two more "ghosting" specialists... Still waiting for WC to respond to my first year app from December 2021 😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do you need anyone in particular? - I don't know if they have a general GR email but I can DM you Rebecca's if that helps?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They have a reputation for ghosting... I know many people still waiting on WVS responses 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn't describe it as a 'chat', but there is no case study involved
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they took a few days for me - everyone I have spoken to this year has heard within 2-3 working days.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Lmao brudda feels like he's entitled to choose his AC date. What goes around comes around "brudda"
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Skadden will be mid-late January. Akin have sent some responses and will do further into January
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone had an Akin interview yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Matt said it won't be until late January. He will "re-assess" all candidates at the end.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Drink a big coffee before, it is long-winded... But in all seriousness, just be familiar with how a deal works, the kind of risks involved (legal and commercial), and the best way to present that to a client/partner. (the case study situation isn't the same for everyone).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They are pretty quick, most people have heard within a week (and some within a couple of days).

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