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  1. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bates Wells Vac Scheme! That brings my cycle to an end - thanks to everyone on TCLA for their insights over the last few months! I'm hoping not to be back having secured 3 vac schemes 😅 (except to frantically research how to convert them!) so good luck everyone with the rest of your applications...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Question for anyone who's done vac schemes before - how do you actually go about the above? Are you just encouraged to approach people at random or is there more guidance during the vac scheme itself? Arguably my biggest concern about doing well on my vac schemes is the networking side of...
  3. VacayScheme

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Did anybody not apply to FF? Genuinely curious to know their app numbers for this year (I have had an *insane* number of messages after doing the AC) 😅. May explain the difference application outcomes relative to other years... Keep going guys, you only need one yes!
  4. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks! It's for the VS (seems they mass replied to VS applicants today regardless of outcome!).
  5. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Bates Wells have broken their silence - WG invite!
  6. VacayScheme

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I've managed to secure two VS, and now looking to do some direct TC apps - how do you list the vacation schemes that are in the future, and describe the work experience etc? Any guidance appreciated!
  7. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anybody heard anything at all from bates wells post app?
  8. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Links spring PFO
  9. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you, that's really reassuring! ☺️
  10. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you - could I ask, in your experience with Freshfields, was it usually accommodated where possible?
  11. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anybody got any experience requesting to be moved to a different scheme to the one offered (i.e. firm has two summer schemes, you're offered scheme A but can only do Scheme B)? Do firms usually allow you to change, or should I expect a no?
  12. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! Yes it is!
  13. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did my AC in person yesterday! The partner who interviewed called me - best of luck if you have yours coming up or are waiting for a response! ☺️
  14. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Freshfields VS!! I thought I tanked literally every element of it😭. So shocked
  15. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    A couple of weeks ago
  16. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anybody happen to have any final words of advice/insight for the Freshfields AC?
  17. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    DLA VS! Thanks everyone who shared their advice/experiences on here with me☺️, it's much appreciated!
  18. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you, I definitely I already knew the answer there, but hard not to dwell/panic! 😅
  19. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anybody got any tips for the DLA presentation task? Would hugely appreciate any help anybody could give!
  20. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is this for London?

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