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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so so much. This was incredibly helpful!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I have an AC coming up and one of the exercises requires an in-depth knowledge of the firm, understanding how it works etc. This may be a dumb question, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to research the firm. I’ve gone through the website and found a few deals, but I’ve not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! Yes it was at 77% and there was a tick by application review.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Summer scheme and I received it at 5:24pm yesterday evening
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please PM me if you have any insights into the Linklaters AC. Thanks x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone have any insight into the Mayer Brown AC. Please DM. Thank you x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone done a Latham AC? Please PM me if you have (this is for spring and I applied on the day of the deadline).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied on the day of the deadline and the AC is for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah. Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights into the Latham AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you apply for a training contract or Vac Scheme for Slaughter and May.

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