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

    w&c anyone? i remember someone saying they would get back to us this week ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    perfect, thank you! lots to think about .
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you Jessica ! i should probably take a few insight days off my cv then ahaha. Also Does it being a management consultancy firm make a difference?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is it odd to put an incoming vacation scheme on your CV ? Im applying for a consulting scheme and idk whether they will consider future legal work experience to be of value ? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone emailed w&c post ac and received a reply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard back for w&c post ac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Would really appreciate your view on this
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it appropriate to email Grad Rec after a VI? I only ask because I have a time limit to accept another offer and I want to know if I have been progressed to the next stage after VI ? Would appreciate your thoughts, esp since I did the VI a week ago .

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