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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
How long does W&C take to respond post VI?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Usually your time management skills are assessed on the basis of your answers. If the interview is say 30 minutes and 27 minutes in you start an answer which goes on for five-six minutes, obviously not great. But if the interviewer is asking questions and engaging with you beyond the time, I...- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Learnt it the hard way. The answer is yes. Time management and structure is key in these presentations so I would always recommend presenting within the ten minutes.- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Jones day pfo post interview- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Sidley PFO gang lessgo- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Does having to wait 7+ days for Jones Day post interview always mean bad news? Seems like no one who’s waited for an entire week has got any positive response so am pretty sure I’ve got a nice lil PFO incoming- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
It really depends if I’m being honest. Last year, I made 12 applications and had one AC, which I failed. This year I’ve made 25 applications and have 4 ACs so far, with one offer and one rejection. But some of the ACs are from places that rejected me last year. So I think it really is about...- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
CMS AC! If anyone has any tips, I’d be super grateful!!!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Anyone waiting to hear back from Jones Day post interview?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Ahh thanks. Yes I meant the interview itself, I had mine on Wednesday and am so anxious about hearing back haha- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congratssss When was your AC if you don’t mind me asking?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Does anyone know the dates of CMS Academy?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
after two hours if you got the offer. I just heard back and i got the offer! I finished my interview at 12pm haha same, got back to me within an hour, see you at the scheme!- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Gibson Dunn Summer Vac Scheme Offer 🎉🎊 I am ever so grateful to the TCLA team and members for the endless support, thank you so much- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Does anyone know the average response time for Gibson Dunn post second stage interview?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Congrats!! When did you apply/were put on hold?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Yeah same :(- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey, no I didn't. Have you?- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I haven't- Highnumberofapplicants
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
I just got invited to DLA’s Summer Internship’ AC. But it’s for tomorrow and I’m so unsure what to expect and how to prep. If anyone has any advice, I would really appreciate it! Also, applied around 7th November and did the WG on 14th November- Highnumberofapplicants
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