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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey all! I would like to ask for some advice. This week I got two post AC rejections- White & Case and Fieldfisher. I feel pretty terrible. I have one final AC to go before I am out of options, but needless to say, my confidence is rocked. This is my first(ish) cycle of applications, but I am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    fieldfisher post AC PFO!!! (DAS) also Hogan Lovells PFO (post app) what a bloody week start for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    my friend just got the Hogan Lovells AC invite for the summer. I feel like they might have sent the bunch out today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I went last year, and it was pretty good! There were some workshops and panels you could choose between. If tickets are reasonable, I would def say go.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard someone say W&C Spring invites have been sent out... I guess it wasn't my turn
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, should I give up on HL? Haven't heard back since the WG.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any advice for the virtual Osborne Clarke AC? I can exchange for Fieldfisher or White & Case AC advice.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know the state with Hogan Lovells? I have not heard back since the WG I did around Dec!!! Should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Makes sense! It just seemed a little late for spring, compared to other firms. Thanks for your answer :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received an email last week from Mishcon that they have not ghosted me and will get back by mid-feb, but keep seeing people talking abt the VI and AC here. Should I assume PFO? Edit: for the SVS

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