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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I have a gap year between now and my SQE and I was wondering if TCLA is still hiring? I noticed there are a few positions open but since it’s been posted over a month ago I am unsure if it is still going on. If it is I would love to apply, thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Got a call that I received a TC offer from a firm I really like! It hasn’t been the smoothest journey esp after all the rejections + worrying abt my 2nd year grades and my visa situation as an international student but I’m so grateful for all the guidance and motivation from the TCLA forum and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! I’m asking as I was planning to apply for jobs now that I’m graduating. I know it’s hard to say, But Would it be safe to say I would be able to apply for 6 or 9 month internships/full-time positions starting September 2023?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, say for a 2025 TC (from a summer VS this year) when does the SQE usually start? Like what month in 2024 generally?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if there are rankings for reserve spots for VS? As in if a spot for the VS opens up they’d give it to x candidate over y
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats! Did you get an email or a call?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Probably fine? Not sure what your firm is so can’t say for certain, but I’ve done it bfr once by accident and it was still accepted.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yep try again in third year. I got rejected from everything in 2nd year but managed to get a VS in 3rd year. I did more apps and definitely improved myself interview and application wise tho using the experience I had in 2nd year. You got this! 💪
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know how Baker gets back to ppl post AC? Like do they call for both offer and rejection? Or email rejections but call for offers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Lol fieldfisher finally replied nearly 2 months after I did the test, but it’s to say they already filled up the vacancies (unsurprisingly). Guess they follow the rolling part rly strictly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, I have a similar question. Say that two VS overlap slightly (like few days), what are the odds the law firm of e.g the first VS will allow me to miss those last few days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Dentons SVS offer! After all the rejections I’ve gotten… so happy 😄
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Imo I think it’s still worth applying. Not exactly sure abt TC but for VS I applied on deadline day and was still able to progress to AC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    23rd March
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Bakers AC! :O considering in an earlier email they said 17 March was the last AC date..guess they delayed it!
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