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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wondering the same!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, when did you get the Weil VI invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone been deferred from Dechert Winter to Spring/Summer after doing the VI & written exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any news from Weil or Skadden?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard back post-VI from CMS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To my knowledge, VIs aren’t easy to get at Kirkland. I’d suggest putting your best foot forward, regardless of how many VI invites are given out. Good luck!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone received any first-stage gibson dunn interview invites recently? saw loads in october/november, but none recently
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the weil deadline at 11:59pm tomorrow?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, sorry to hear that. Can I ask when did you do your VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    On deadline day, however I applied to their Dubai office.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone who has had experience with CMS VI, would appreciate any insights!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did the test on Friday and passed the test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF spring pfo
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone been invited to AC for HSF spring VS? (I haven’t, I’m just wondering)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    From what I know from friends who applied last year, I think they start inviting people to AC in December (someone on this forum has already got an invite I believe). And maybe they send out the last few rounds of invites in early Jan? Not too sure, but I do know that they send a lot out before...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied for spring, and I think the AC dates for spring are in January, maybe early Feb.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also, just to clarify, you don't get any sort of feedback report. You'll just get told if you meet the benchmark.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The email that says 'Your application is currently under review and we will be in touch after the deadline to advise on the outcome of your application' is one that you will receive after completing the test to essentially confirm that they've received your test. If you pass the benchmark, you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They send you an email saying you passed
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No, I applied on deadline day 2yrs ago and was invited to interview a week later. So no harm in sending out the app!

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