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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Comprehensive school and didnt get a first, got to final stage with Slaughters.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I feel like its worth noting that law firms dont just see Oxbridge on a CV and invite them to AC. Furthermore, many firms have began using blind interview processes now. The issue is more systematic. Top law firms want candidates with lots of experiences, confidence, and good interview...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Guys warning, don't post about receiving a VI. To date, I have received, no I'm not exaggerating, 32 individual messages asking what the VI questions are for W&C
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    macfarlanes pfo post-ac
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Well ultimately as a trainee you are facilitating the partners work I suppose, so it makes sense they have the most say.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just anecdotally (a senior associate at Slaughters told me this) I've heard partners have significant influence if they really like or dislike a candidate.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was also on the 6th, still waiting. Hoping we hear today, as once it hits the weekend and I know we wont hear anything for 2 days ill go crazy,
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Im in the exact same boat, AC on Tuesday and just waiting and praying for that phone call so badly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I mean, if you feel you might be negatively impacted, surely waiting till tomorrow makes sense?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    oh really? Every time I look at my email app I grit my teeth praying i dont see the (1) (they always call if you're successful)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ah okay, I guess im wrong, weird that I havent seen any offers yet given they started in Jan. Yep its super time pressured, just try your best.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are you sure? I went to book my slot the second the AC invite was sent, and the latest date was 6 Feb. Also, ive spoke to a lot of people and that is also the latest date ive seen/heard. And they are non-rolling, so the fact they told us we could hear back in the next few days means it was the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah, I believe the last batch of ACs was on Feb 6.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Macfarlanes plz put me out of my misery
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    massive congratulations to everybody :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thats how I feel every Sunday lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    get a base understanding of M&A and PE. In my interview, I was asked a lot of technical terms that if I didnt have a base understanding I simply couldnt answer. I.e. what is a warranty? How could the company raise funds?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ah yes, that is something the entire group chat really needed to hear. They are just bragging, doesn't even make any logical sense.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Still not a peep out of Shearman for its Spring vac scheme 0.0
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Its a super late deadline, so its probably just people checking if there are any schemes still available and just applying.
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