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

    Dechert VI and written exercise invite! (applied on 29/12)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    BM rejection pre-WG! Definitely turning into a day full of PFOs. Moving on..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Tomorrow night, they confirmed on their instagram story. Portal is working for me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Tomorrow night according to their Instagram story :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No worries- I applied on the 19th of Dec! Hope you get an update soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello Gemma- thank you so much for clarifying that!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anybody still not heard from Willkie after submitting their app last month? I believe there were some VI invites sent out yesterday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This happened to me as well with my winter VS app!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mayer Brown PFO post online assessments. Completed tests on 20th Dec.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all! I'm applying to Ropes & Gray and attempting to draft an answer to their application question- What three proposals would you make to the Partnership if you were Chair of Ropes & Gray? (500 words) I haven't come across a question like this before, any tips on how I can proceed? :) I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not vac scheme related but just wanted to wish everybody happy holidays and merry Christmas! Hope everybody can get some rest, and spend time with their loved ones. 🎄 To those spending holiday season self-isolating/alone, hang in there and please take care of yourself. I couldn't be with family...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm a fourth year law student (Scots law!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CC 2024 AC as well! My first ever AC can't believe it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks! I applied first week of December, completed SST on 12th Dec. My three attributes were attention to detail, confidence and social adaptability.

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