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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Current VS/TC application cycle - for reference, I’m a final year law student with a low-ish 2.1 from a good RG (LSE/Durham/UCL). Strong work experience in finance and law. PFOs (most after hearing nothing, a few after VI/Test): Eversheds Goodwin Bird & Bird Cooley Baker McKenzie Hogan Lovells...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Forsters post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also, does anyone know roughly how many people are invited to Osborne Clarke's AC processes (both the virtual one and then in-person)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also any updates on Katten?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear anything back from Osborne Clarke, Withers or Forsters post test/VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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