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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, would it be possible for you to share them with me as well? Thank you!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That makes sense! Thank you so much!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for this! I appreciate the pointers. I do feel like I did the things you listed for building a rapport but I'll focus more on it in the future and reflect on the other pointers to adjust my approach accordingly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu and actually anyone else who might have opinions on this: I received a feedback call after being rejected post-AC today. They said I performed well in other areas but not so much in the interview. They pointed out a few areas of improvement which I was grateful...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    do you know if it is timed or not by any chance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I'm sorry if this comes off as mean or anything ..I promise I'm not trying to be. I see where you are coming from but there are aspects of the situation you might not have considered like - not everyone's support plan has all the reasonable adjustments they might need. Additionally, if OP...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was wondering if someone could help me with ideas on how to answer this question for Eversheds - "what is an area into which the firm could expand in the near future?" would really appreciate any help!! (generally I can answer these but right now i'm internally panicking or maybe externally...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I haven't heard back...that was a glitch and for some reason I couldn't remove the reaction. Sorry if that created any confusion 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i'm in the same boat! I'd appreciate any advice on the ac in general because it seems like they've changed its structure and only have the simulation and an interview now?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, sorry I know this is unrelated to what you asked but given you received an AC invite, do you have any tips for the Eversheds VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone heard back from HL about their summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Having done it before, I agree😭😭 Any advice this time around though? I've heard they changed it up a bit?
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    A&O Shearman Assessment Day

    anyone know if they've sent out all the AC invites or they're still getting through applications?
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