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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey! Not sure if this is helpful but I did the TI two cycles ago for Morgan Lewis. You can PM me if you want any insight at all.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same received it today as well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who applied to Paul, Weiss day of deadline received a test invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received the same for Spring VS. I agree I am not sure what the take should be on that email. But honestly, without sounding too pessimistic, I believe mid feb is too late to be considered for a Spring VS surely if it will take them that long? It would make more sense if it was for a summer...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker I was wondering when citing cases that a law firm has worked on, is it okay to mention cases that they have worked on in the US (for an American firm) or would you advise that any cases that you cite in an application should be UK specific? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It would make sense if it was today but considering that the conformation said “we aim to get back to you within the next two weeks” it don’t think we can be 100% certain. Moreover since it looks like people completed VIs this week they might want to review all of them before progressing anyone…...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker I hope you are well - i was wondering if I could kindly ask for your advise on the following - Regarding the cover letter for Travers smith, on the website it says that there is no word limit to it but “ideally not longer than one A4 page”. However, the application website...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who applied for Latham spring still not heard anything?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still nothing, I assume you are waiting for the link as well?😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    same, I think its supposed to be sent in a separate email according to the email from Candid/grad recruitement
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done! Did you receive the separate email with the link for the VI? I received the email confirming that I have progressed an hour ago but am still expecting the email with the link for VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thanks so much! I agree with you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    one and done
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, just completed the VI for Latham it gave you 3 minutes to answer the question, however I only used about 2 minutes to answer is that a bad sign? I think 3 minuets is quite long haha or did I have bad answer maybe
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all! I see that the deadline for the Latham & Watkins SVS is this Sunday and that the automatic test needs to be completed within 72 hours after confirmation. To be clear, I assume that the 72h deadline can overrun the deadline of the 8th? Does anyone happen to know? thanks!
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