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

    Mayer Brown VAC SCHEME!!! MY FIRST EVER
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is an interesting question. To be honest, last year I pretty much applied to every firm on the deadline. This time I applied to a few way before the deadline but was unsuccessful with all of those. I've actually been more successful with the ones that I submitted on the deadline. So while...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I s I secured 0 and I think its on the rare side to secure on your first cycle. When I compare my applications/understanding of what commercial law is, what the city is and general commercial awareness, it all makes sense to me why I didn't secure any. With time, you gain exposure and general...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else still waiting for White & Case & Dechert post VI? Any clue as to if they have more AC's etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone who participated in the Mayer Brown AC last Thursday still waiting to hear back? I haven't heard back yet and sent an email and left a voicemail today but still waiting.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hill Dickinson VI invite! Can't tell if it's live with a real life person or automated? Would appreciate some insight
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had an ac yesterday and they said it was the last AC :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Haven't heard from BCLP or Sidley post app....
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Mayer Brown AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone else feel like they hate studying their law degree? LOL. I think it's more of the degree format and the intensity of it perhaps that is getting to me but I can't help but wonder maybe its law in itself? It's made me hate learning and education.. the thought of doing a masters sort...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    LINKS PFO as well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    this calls for some wagamama celebration!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would recommend from wagamama the raisukaree curry and the yaki udon is way better than the yaki soba.... but hopefully you wont be having a PFO party at wagamamas but a celebration for getting that vac scheme ;)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've also seen the "All You Need To Know About Commercial Awareness" by Christopher Stoakes book.... Does anyone have any experience with this book/recommend it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have an AC in 3 weeks. Do you guys recommend me buying "Know the City" and reading it up to it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Dechert VI + Written task invite! any tips much appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    SPB AC! first ever

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