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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Freshfields or Linklaters for direct TC applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Fieldfisher post online assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone received a PFO from Bird & Bird post VI? Still haven't heard if I made it to the AC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did everyone receive this PFO from Davis polk: "We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm."
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Clyde & Co post VI for spring schemes???????!!!! The AC's are coming up soooon
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Irwin Mitchell post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Bird & bird post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any PFO's from Latham or Kirkland? Still waiting post application
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Dentons AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For Osborne Clarke's q: Please outline the reasons why you wish to pursue a career in commercial law at Osborne Clarke. Did you only talk about OC or also why comm law
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What's a good WG score that gets you to the next stage for HL?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What is the HL Watson Glaser benchmark that needs to be met?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from Dentons, Bird & Bird, or Irwin Mitchell post VI's?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied for Linklaters Direct TC and just logged on to my portal - is says candidate review is complete and the status of my application is 'on hold'. Does anyone know what this all means?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have any tips for Dentons VI? Is it only competency questions, or are their motivational and commercial awareness questions as well? Also, any tips for their interactive assessment and how to prepare for it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    In the same boat unfortunately.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just to confirm, there is no word count for Morrison Foerster's application questions? What do you recommend for questions such as why law and why the firm, and news story that interested you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone hears from Taylor Wessing post Arctic Shores tests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Gowling or Bird & Bird post VIs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied for Stephenson Harwood's winter vacation scheme as my first choice but put down spring and summer as the other choices. As winter offers have already been given/its too late, does that mean I am automatically being considered for spring and summer? I haven't received a rejection for...

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