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Recent content by struggling2ndyear
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Latham summer VS rejection - also the end of my application cycle! Secured two schemes, so can't really complain for my first go.- struggling2ndyear
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Slaughter and May Summer VS offer- struggling2ndyear
- Post #12,106
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Lots of associates feeling undercompensated for the hours they work (and Dominic Raab trained there)- struggling2ndyear
- Post #11,733
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Linklaters PFO - but with all the horror stories I hear probably a blessing in disguise!- struggling2ndyear
- Post #11,730
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I believe it's around 30ish across all three. I wouldn't let this dishearten you though. Some people won't want to apply for a TC at the firm, some people will have already accepted an offer elsewhere and some people just won't mesh well! Focus on using it as a great opportunity to get...- struggling2ndyear
- Post #10,818
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Shearman PFO post-interview for Summer VS- struggling2ndyear
- Post #10,759
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I'd still do the interview, it's good practice (and you never know, a spot might free up). Regardless, this is exceptionally poor from the firm imo.- struggling2ndyear
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
When was Slaughters doing VIs? Everyone I know went straight to actual interview- struggling2ndyear
- Post #10,516
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yeah it was for London VS It's surprising but I guess it makes sense if they're interviewing a lot of people from one uni- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,884
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Shearman has done on-campus interviews at Oxford, was an interesting experience. They really pushed me on commercial awareness, more so than any other firm. I also only had one question about Shearman itself!- struggling2ndyear
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Skadden vacation scheme! Crying to my mum on the phone - this was my dream firm!!!- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,755
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
The most I've seen personally is firms being willing to move you from, for example, Summer Scheme 1 to Summer Scheme 2. I've never seen a move to an entirely different scheme because usually they're completely full from their application process - although there might be some variance within firms!- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,692
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Does anyone have advice for managing post-AC anxiety? Feels like I'm going insane having gone through three in less than one week and waiting to hear back from all of them!- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,593
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Likewise, I had to turn down my original AC due to conflicting dates. Very surprised they offered me an alternative!- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,425
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Milbank AC offer! I'm surprised they're handing them out still, so if you've applied don't lose hope.- struggling2ndyear
- Post #9,418
- Forum: Applications Discussion