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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    (sorry for the long post) Hey guys, I was wondering if someone could offer any advice on how I can keep on top of commercial news? I've always struggled with this area, I look at a news website like FT and get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of stuff that's on there and never know where and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think we should hear back next week (purely based on what I saw on last year's forum)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah I applied to RPC and got an email in jan that they were still reviewing apps and would get in touch by end of feb. Have seen people getting VS offers on here and I haven't even been told about the WG 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone still not heard from Forsters? Don't know what to expect now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    CRS VI invite 3 hours ago that I've literally just seen lol. This firm is in my top 3 and it's also my first app to be progressed so I would really really really appreciate any tips. Edit: I applied for the London office on 30 November, along with the open day application :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does forsters send out AC invites in batches or should I assume a PFO from there too🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats! I thought they were non-rolling but that's amazing! How did you find the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Forsters, CRS or Farrers? Last year's forum tells me we should hear this week but I'm v scared
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think Womble Bond Dickinson and Freeths have applications open? Not sure though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a friend who applied for the bristol office and her AC is this Tuesday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know when Forsters tends to reply post-app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    OC PFO as expected
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Didn't get one
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mishcon pfo lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Leigh Day will have vacation schemes this year? They paused it last year and their website hasn't been updated + no email address for grad rec provided
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Fair enough , I guess I'm just tired of spending hours on applications of firms I like and fhen hearing that the standard of apps was high and the end decision was very difficult 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Law firms should hire people whose only job is to provide feedback to applicants who have been unsuccessful post-app. TELL US WHAT WE DID WRONG - was it the answers, was it the SJT, was it the WG?? I really don't understand how we're expected to improve if firms provide no feedback whatsoever lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Burges salmon pfo 👍👍
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone not heard from burgers salmon yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Slowly losing hope of getting past the application stage 😃

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