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  1. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yep, they are holding two summer vacation schemes. The first will be held between 19 June - 30 June and the second will take place between 3 July - 14 July.
  2. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    really think it depends - i heard about a week after, but i know some people who got invited to a VI almost two-three weeks after the WG
  3. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They don't :( They said at an event that they don't disclose because they don't want applicants to guess the firm's benchmark
  4. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear that - could I ask when you applied?
  5. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They do have a direct TC route. But in the last application cycle, they appeared to only offer TCs to those who took part in the vacation scheme. Having spoken to grad recruitment, it's likely they'll do the same this year as well (though you can't always know for sure). Hope this helps :)
  6. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Apologies, friends. Could I ask when you applied to Weil? Currently in application purgatory and have been here since October - going a bit nuts waiting for an outcome after the written stage.
  7. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Alright, looks like the same friend just received a PFO from Goodwin - she also applied closer to the deadline (they're non-rolling).
  8. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Someone I’m friends with just got a Covington AC and they applied close to the deadline - in case anyone is waiting to hear back from them :)
  9. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not automatic - you're onto the next stage! Congratulations :)
  10. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    sorry to hear that! could i ask when you applied? hope you hear back with good news from the others :)
  11. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There was definitely one person who heard back some days before the deadline. But haven't seen anyone else receive an invite yet. Good luck :)
  12. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No, it's definitely not too late! Please don't let this experience get in your way of applying to other firms. First, I suspect that you're still much younger than the average trainee (for context, the average NQ age for males is 30.1 and the average age for females is 29.4 (and remember, these...
  13. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I've done so for a few of applications, and it didn't seem to hurt. @Jessica Booker has often said that, even if you don't list it in your work experience section, you can always highlight that you will be participating in the scheme in your written answers to questions or cover statement. Hope...
  14. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you both so much. Will give myself a bit more time then, rather than frantically trying to submit 🥳
  15. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Orrick's vac scheme is rolling? I can see that their direct TC apps are non-rolling, but didn't know if this also held true for vac schemes. Any help much appreciated :)
  16. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    amazing!! could i ask when you applied?
  17. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know Baker McKenzie's vac scheme questions from this application cycle?
  18. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Actually not sure 😵‍💫 Very sorry
  19. Adrian_S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sidley PFO - don't care because it's been months (applied 2 November for summer)

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