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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    kinda confused too, didn't even think people were interviewing yet since the deadline was march 31st
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is anyone still waiting to hear back from trowers post ac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    congrats! when was your AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica just wondering if you'd have some thoughts on this matter? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone have a list of firms that recruit for direct TC on a rolling basis or know where I can find that? thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica, I’ve already completed the test which is the final stage for the vacation scheme, but there’s still an AC for the training contract later on if you’re successful. They use the same application for both so you can be unsuccessful for the VS and still get a training contract AC (which...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    how much does the order of preference in terms of office locations matter when your app’s being assessed? i put office A as my first option for shoosmiths and office B as my second option but now would actually rather B as my first. Is it worth emailing grad rec asking to switch or should I wait...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    can anyone that went to trowers ac yesterday say how it was? thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any other offers/calls from milbank post monday? saw a couple spring vs offers here but nothing after that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone have a general idea of what the written assessment in trowers ac is like? not sure what to prep
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    thanks! feb 8th for london
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    trowers ac!! any tips? thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    spring vs starts in less than a month and no one heard back post ac yet apparently
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone emailed linklaters about the spring vs outcome? (non fast track)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is everyone’s pinsent application still “pending review” on the portal?
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