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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Shearman pfo for me too. cry.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    "oh so how long have you been desperado for a TC/frantically refreshing your emails/trying to master the elusive title of being "commercially aware"? psych its actually triple that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    dammit, should've done the spring scheme instead of the winter lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    me too - lemon in a cut vibes xxx image description - me going through application cycles with lots of enthusiasm and success
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    All these offers! SLAY! (Houston im deceased x)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Haven't been on here in a while as took a post-rejection break lol... just wanted to say three things - 1) thanks again everyone for this forum it genuinely has made such a positive difference to me during this application grind. 2) saw some people talking about uni careers services -- I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thank you this means a lot. this platform is so supportive -- will try to be lighthearted about it and just get on with hopefully getting a TC elsewhere 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thanks yeah this is actually really helpful to read -- I hope you've now found somewhere else that's your real dream firm!! its strange and sad especially when you're relatively self critical but you actually think you performed pretty well and have confidence for once and then it gets knocked...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    just got a rejection from my dream firm after doing a vac scheme. won't get feedback for weeks, and thought I did well on the scheme. its such a blow and I don't know how much longer I can be in this cycle of rejection. I tried so so hard on the vac scheme and thought that I had done well on the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    well done!!!!! such an achievement!!! hope lots more people start getting WVS conversions soon too! <333
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yikes mine was a bit longer oops - hoping they don't cull me just for that 😬
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Re the first paragraph: everyone has said really useful smart things so I will just add - 1) its not a PFO until its a PFO: its so shit the waiting and impending rejections but just focus on new applications and try to boot the submitted ones out of your mind as much as possible. just got to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    email grad rec - they should be able to sort you out a different day :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone got any HSF AC advice? Am getting quite nervous and can't find that much info on their website or insta etc? Also congratulations to all those powering through with applications and interviews. Wishing all of you the best
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations!!! Is this for a VS? Best of luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thank you SO SO much!!! Really appreciate it!! Do you have any advice on preparing beyond knowing the firm's values etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know the difference between a case study interview and a scenario interview?? Has anyone got experience of 'scenario interviews'?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @George Maxwell hi, I have an AC soon with HSF and I am a bit nervous (and reeeealllyy keen to do well) and I am not quite sure what to expect. I was wondering if you might be able to offer any advice as I saw on here you (I think?) were successful at a VS AC? many thanks!

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