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

    I just had a missed call from the direct line of one my AC interviewing partners - that is a good sign, right?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone still waiting to hear from Freshfields post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am in the very fortunate position of having been offered a VS yesterday and offered another VS today. However, the dates I have been offered for the VSs clash. I know one of the two firms is running multiple VSs this summer. Would it be rude to ask if they have space on the other dates so I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What is a good way of approaching the question 'why commercial law, and not finance?'.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have been reading it for background for my ACs, and would highly recommend!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you, Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Argh, I just tested positive for COVID and have three ACs this week - today, tomorrow and Thursday. Could not be worse timing! I am feeling pretty rotten and struggling to talk as my throat is so sore. Am not sure what to do.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone else feel deflated and like every single AC they do could have gone so much better...or just me? Am finding this part of the process just quite overwhelming.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not quite the same situ but I got rejected by a MC the other week, and then was called up to say that they meant to invite me to interview rather than reject me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Confused re Macfarlanes post-AC. They said we would hear the outcome by early this week. Still haven't heard anything but seems 1 or 2 people have offers. Anyone else have any insights? I'm guessing PFO :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did the test back in Nov and have not heard anything since.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In person 100%. I think group tasks are especially artificial/awkward when done virtually.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Anyone heard from Macfarlanes post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you, just feel slightly drained! All part of the learning, I guess - onwards and upwards :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just had my first AC and I found it absolutely brutal. I got so anxious with the group and written tasks. I tried my best which is, I know, is all I can do - but is it normal to feel like this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Mills & Reeve AC too :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

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

    I have not even received the WG yet from FF!

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