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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As frustrating as it is, I think I just have to accept that they don’t want a detailed answer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve done a VS with them previously which I’ve mentioned in my work experience section
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Massively struggling with the 100 character limit to the question about how I’ve showed improvement since my last application for Taylor Wessing 😩so painful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know when DLA Piper closed their applications last year? I know that they close as soon as they have enough applicants to fill their spots. I'm still working on my application and getting stressed that they will close before I'm ready to send it 😣
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone received a test invite for TLT direct TC yet? I am going on holiday next week so would prefer not to take my laptop away with me if I don't need to.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    TW gave some offers out the next day last year, but some people also had to wait a bit for their offers so don't assume the worst if you don't hear the next day. Unsure about rejections, sorry.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My friend got a summer offer yesterday, but that wasn't through an early request (just fyi)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I was told by a friend that the offer rate for the Spring VS last year was around 50-60% :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Spring Scheme offer for Bird & Bird! 🥳 One of my my fave firms too. What a relief :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Around 15 days for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I also think there will be somewhat an overlap in the content that you are revising in some cases and especially if you are applying to similar firms. For example, for competency answers you will be drawing from the same examples (perhaps will need to tailor your wording slightly to the firm)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey @jniceexo , thank you for your kind comment and sorry for the delay in responding. You're right about using that experience as practice. In the rejection email, CMS said they would reach out to us in Feb for feedback. I will definitely take them up on it, but I think it won't be in time for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Got rejected post-AC from CMS yesterday and honestly taken a bit of a confidence knock from it. I have an AC with Bird & Bird coming up and would really appreciate any advice/tips.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For me it was 5 days from completing the VI, but that included the weekend
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Finally heard back - Bird & Bird AC for Spring! Omg 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm still waiting post-VI for Spring. I applied start of November. Really hope we hear today
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    TW rejection post-Arctic Shores. Disappointing after getting onto the VS last year, but oh well. Really hope to hear from Bird & Bird post-VI soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That's what I was hoping for, haha! I did the VI last Thursday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CMS AC invite! Really thought I messed up my VI by not fully answering a question and having to fit the answer I missed into the next question. I'm never that confident with VIs so I'm really surprised! Hope this week brings good news for others too :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same here. I'm not that confident with how I did on the VI, but who knows. I think we will hear soon given that they're already giving out offers

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