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  1. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn't worry if you haven't, last year I didn't receive any news until after Christmas :)
  2. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I had an email on Wednesday (7/12) from Clyde & Co saying they were reviewing my VI - can anyone tell me how long they had to wait to receive a response from them after they received this email? Itching to hear back!
  3. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I was fast tracked due to completing FS last year, so I didn't do a VI this application cycle. Today was official confirmation of fast track and booking a date
  4. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CMS Vac Scheme Assessment Centre invite!!
  5. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Clyde & Co post VI? If so, how long did you have to wait?
  6. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For First Steps last year it was 2 minutes to prep - I believe it was the same format for the VS. Obviously this is last year's experience so may now be out of date :)
  7. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone! Looking for some reassurance here. Submitted an application for a VS this evening only to discover a few hours later I had accidentally applied to the training contract instead - I was sure I had checked it was the VS! I have emailed grad recruitment about it but I feel so worried...
  8. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you!
  9. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for making this new thread! I've officially graduated from First Year Scheme threads to Vac Scheme (scary stuff!). I'm currently researching the law firms I'm wanting to apply to, trying to get ahead of the curve before uni starts. Any tips about what are the most crucial things to know...
  10. law23

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

    I know this is probably quite an annoying question considering people haven't finished this application cycle, but when do applications tend to open for vacation schemes? My uni starts quite late in September so I'm hoping I can do some applications before uni starts. Thanks in advance!
  11. law23

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

    I'm in a similar situation too, but they didn't give an exact time frame for letting us know. Refreshing emails like mad rn!
  12. law23

    CMS Opportunities 2021/22

    Good luck!!
  13. law23

    CMS Opportunities 2021/22

    Thank you! I was applying for First Steps and I received a response about the VI around 2 weeks after submitting!
  14. law23

    CMS Opportunities 2021/22

    Hi, I did thank you - I heard yesterday after a successful telephone interview I have been offered a place on the scheme!
  15. law23

    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    CMS first steps offer!
  16. law23

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

    CMS First Steps offer!
  17. law23

    First Year Open Days/Insight Schemes 2021/2022

    Congrats on getting an AC offer, that's fantastic!
  18. law23

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

    Thank you so much @Rob93 and @George Maxwell for your kind words! As suggested I took some time off yesterday before an interview this morning - and I think it went really well! Hopefully my PFO is, as you said, a learning opportunity!
  19. law23

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

    Hi, how do you move on from a PFO? Had my first one yesterday but I have an interview tomorrow so I could really use some tips on how to dust myself off and carry on. Thanks in advance!
  20. law23

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

    Clifford Chance Spark PFO :/

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