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

    Hill Dickinson insight scheme!🥳
  2. M

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

    Thank you and congrats! I went for Leeds
  3. M

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

    Shoosmiths placement invite!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hill Dickinson written task invite!
  5. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks so much Jacob! Other firms I've had VI's for have said 23:59 and then the exact date but due to them just saying 'midnight' this had confused me a little so thank you for clearing that up!
  6. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone actually know the answer to this? 😂 does midnight on the 4th April mean tonight at midnight or tomorrow at midnight?
  7. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I was just about to ask this! Its been so long since the deadline and I've still not heard anything post-application 😞
  8. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I understood this to focus on your top three challenges with solutions, but I'm also not 100% sure
  9. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    SPB rejection post-VI!
  10. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thanks everyone for your messages and support! I think I've got to the point where my day revolves around waiting to hear back from firms and constantly checking on here, that I've got to the point of thinking that one VS offer is not enough and I am now so normalised to seeing people with...
  11. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone had any advice or experience of my current situation. I am a second year law student and this has been my first round of VS applications. I have applied for 5 schemes so far and already secured one VS for the Summer. I am so grateful for this opportunity...

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