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

    Dechert VI and Written Exercise just hit my inbox. Applied on the last day (from memory) and it was defs for the summer vac/2024 training contract. Thanks for all the help in the forum thus far! What do written exercises usually involve? Is the VI one of those ones where you can re-record as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've had no reply either (for the TC, post WG)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Applied on the last day it was due. Personally I would not email and just wait it out, every single recruitment desk would be inundated right now and honestly I think every firm sends out VI/PFOs at random times. Doesn't seem to be a consistent pattern. Chill and WAGMI to everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    White & Case VI! Grateful for all the help in the forum. Anyone know if you can re-record answers as much as you like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know what questions they ask in V&E VI? Any help is appreciated!

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