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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Debevoise PFO as well :/ Edit- On the flip side at least I'm finally hearing back from firms that had ghosted me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I completed on 15th Jan!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Dechert PFO post VI and written exercise
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you Jessica! Yes, applying for the Graduate visa is one of my options- I graduate in May and my current student visa doesn't expire until September so I will have the summer months to apply for it if I decide to do so.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there @A.Diane01 Thank you so much for your response! I really appreciate it. I took the evening off yesterday to relax and feeling better today. So grateful for all the support this community provides!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @James Carrabino Thank you so much for your response, I truly appreciate it. I took the evening off yesterday just to give some time to myself to self-reflect and relax. Definitely feeling a lot more positive today and will try to focus on the remaining cycle, and start thinking about direct...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Received two post-AC rejections today within the past 2 hours. Trying to stay motivated and not letting the anxiety loom in, but finding it really difficult to do so. I'm a final year uni student, and have my thesis due in less than a month too. Literally can't stop thinking about what to do...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anybody still waiting for an outcome call from CC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Latham PFO post-app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I completed it on 2nd Jan!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DLA PFO post-WG finally!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just did my CC AC and I think it was a train wreck. I think I came off as super nervous and it resulted in a lot of rambling on my part. Oh god 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DWF VI invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Currently going through some practice questions for ACs and came across this one: 'If you had X amount, how would you invest it?' I'm wondering how specific of an answer does it require, my initial thoughts are to perhaps divide the amount into different brackets to keep a diversified portfolio.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay thank you everybody for your responses!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes all grades were present on my application form.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A firm has asked for my transcripts before my AC next week. Do you think I could potentially get questioned on my grades at uni (specially the poor ones) Asking because I have mitigating circumstances which impacted my uni grades in second year. So I am trying to figure out the best way to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, this is what I use usually- https://www.naturalreaders.com/online/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Same updated today! Haven't heard anything yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    SPB PFO- looks like they're reviewing apps now

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