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  1. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone! Was hoping someone could provide me with some advice about final partner interviews for vac schemes? Just got my notification from the firm that I've been put forward for one but I'm not sure what to expect!!! Ofc I'll reach out to trainees at the firm but if anyone has any general...
  2. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! This was for their social mobility one 🤗
  3. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Clyde & Co LIFT Offer 🥳
  4. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Liverpool 👍
  5. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same!
  6. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Maybe they're just disappointed in everyone's Amberjacks and hoping we all just forget we applied to them 🤣
  7. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Don't worry, everyone i've seen (including me) has scored awfully on it so getting 7s means you have nothing to worry about lol
  8. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Fr!!! I'll be out here getting 80-90% on other SJTs and then do an amberjack and every pillar calls me worse than a Year 2 student
  9. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just got my first pillars back from an Amberjack - I want that hour of my life back after seeing my scores 😭😭😭 how are some of you getting 6's and 7's
  10. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ignoring you after connecting with you is brazy icl 😭
  11. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hill Dickinson assessment - forgot I even applied tbh 😅
  12. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Travers have already made enough offers for ACs? brazy
  13. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have any experience with simkins? :) would appreciate any advice via dm or reply! 🥰
  14. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    AS Meta Scheme PFO post-interview sadge
  15. SaLM

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear that :(! - I was offered a place on the 8th so am asking grad rec q's to help people who are still in limbo
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