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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    After attending a vac scheme with an assessment centre included is it common courtesy to send a thank you email to grad rec?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    No VI but there is a written assessment at the end
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    DACB pfo post VI 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know what time the DACB deadline is tomorrow? I’ve gone to submit my app this morning and the website is under maintenance 🤦🏾‍♀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m not sure if I’m overthinking this question ‘Discuss a recent news article related to DAC Beachcroft. If you were tasked to write a follow up article on the same issue, what would you seek to cover’ Does it mean a news article related directly to/about the firm or a news article that I can...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have tips on the Fieldfisher online assessment? I’ve done it the past 2 years and never get through the next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I have a quick question I was hoping you could help with. I did a virtual vac scheme with BLM law a few years ago, they merged with Clyde & Co. shortly after. When referencing the vac scheme on applications could I still put that it with BLM law even though they do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know how strict Debevoise are with the 144 UCAS requirement? I have 136 which is (AAB). 144 would be (AAA)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did mine on Monday (11th)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CMS pfo after WG. WG are so hit and miss for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if the Linklaters WG is timed? And is it 30mins or 1hour??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hopefully no news is good news. Good luck!!! xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah the direct TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Applied on 18 Nov
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