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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    And has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    People are apparently emailing Linklaters for their watson glaser score. Is it advisable to do this after a PFO/AC invite rather than while waiting?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wait when did you get the AC invite?
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    Addleshaw Goddard - Spring Vacation Scheme 2025

    Yeah would be kinda bizarre if I didn't get as far again but equally they could just not want me again lol. Not banking on them anyway.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard back on 19th and AC was 29th
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    Addleshaw Goddard - Spring Vacation Scheme 2025

    Yeah I did and the vac scheme, but didn't get the TC.
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    Addleshaw Goddard - Spring Vacation Scheme 2025

    Hey I heard back Jan 19th last year.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from bird and bird after VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wait you asked for your score and they just gave it no questions asked? How long after you took the test did you ask for your score?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Seems like Mishcon sent an email about transparency that was meant to be sent before the weekend lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Last email I got from Mishchon was few days ago saying they'll let us know by the end of the week. Also has anyone heard from Bird and Bird after video interview?

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