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

    Yep a Sterling rejection for me too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for replying :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, sorry to be of no help but have you heard post app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Caveat: depends on the firm - h/e in my experience firms get back to ones they want asap and take a while to reject.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, so I have A*AC and I constantly worry about the C - I know it's a bit better than ABC, but it still makes me worry. However, it has never held me back - I've had ACs with Baker McKenzie, A&O, Mayer Brown, King & Spalding and a couple of others and not once did they ask me about it. I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Had anyone heard from Shearman & Sterling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Following application, I’m afraid. I hope you hear back soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    PFO from Sidley today for anyone still waiting
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there. Sorry to ‘interrupt’ haha, but can you help me with CV cutting? I’m finding it incredibly difficult to cut down my already as-concise-as-possible 2 page CV down to 1. What do you recommend keeping as essential and what do you think can be cut? I’m weary of losing extra curricular s...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No, if you pass they review the scores with the app to decide whether to invite you to AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there. No PowerPoint, it will be a verbal presentation. There will be no time to do a ppt. I recommend you stay calm as they give you loads of info, so try not to be overwhelmed/panicked.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, sorry that I can’t answer your question, but I was wondering whether they said anything to you about where they are with applications at your interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think they responded to me quite promptly - perhaps it was a few days. They told me my percentile and that my application was now under review. As it’s not a priority or urgent request, I would just wait, particularly as you’ve emailed them twice already. Hopefully you’ll hear back soon
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes they do if you email and ask
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