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

    Following the vacation scheme I have recieved a training contract offer from Travers Smith! Woohoo!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They have just finished interviewing those who completed the vac scheme, and they continue to interview until mid August. So there is still loads of time for you to hear back. I had my interview on Monday and they said they don’t make final decisions until 25th August at the earliest!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Finally today received my MDR rejection, this was my first application in December 2021. This ends my application season! 9 applications: 5 post application rejections 1 post second stage rejection (TW arctic shores) 3 VS offers! I am so glad I found this forum, it provided some sanity when...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! My friend actually had this exact experience with DLA a few years ago. She did the VS with them in the Leeds office and received a TC offer, but realised she wanted to live in London so asked to be transferred. She was told she would need to reapply for the VS in London the following year...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much! It is my third, I am in disbelief! Now time to convince work to let me have the time off eeeek
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Travers Smith VS!!! After my interview yesterday which I thought went horribly and was so difficult. Thank you to everyone who gave me words of advice for it!!

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