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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much to TCLA!!!!!!!! Just accepted a training contract at Skadden. Genuinely could not have gotten here without all of your help and resources. Best of luck to everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sidley Austin and W&C PFO!!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    oh and also Shearman PFO!!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre and anyone else that could offer advice: I've been lucky enough to receive vacation schemes at both Skadden and Weil. I've already booked my spring scheme for Skadden and found out today that I got on the Weil spring scheme. The GR at Weil told me that they could...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m Hi thank you so much!!! TCLA has helped me so much :) I had my in-tray exercise on Monday, the 12th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Weil VS Offer!!!!!!!!! In shock.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the Weil In-Tray exercise before? Do you have any tips for how to succeed? Thanks in advance!
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    This whole process is so random...like there's no rhyme or reason to any of the decisions made thus far <3
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