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

    Really sorry to hear that! Do you mind if I ask when you completed the VI/JS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I didn't get an email! What did it say?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got this email as well earlier this afternoon! I'm going to take it as a maybe! (trying to be more positive in 2022 lol)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just received an email from Gibson Dunn saying that they are still reviewing applications. They said they will get back to every candidate irrespective of outcome but to be patient! For reference, I applied for the summer vac scheme and sent my application on 25/10
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Skadden PFO just came through! Applied on the 23/12
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know when we're likely to hear from MB following the VI/Job Stimulation?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just did the RS VI and let's just say that I'm not holding out much hope! My mum ended up walking into my room asking me what type of crackers we should have for the dinner table, and me having to politely tell her to PFO while it was recording...will be expecting my PFO shortly🤣🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes! So if you click on the link and confirm the details, there should be an "accept" button which will allow you to accept it but come back to it another time!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Just received another RS VI invite with an extended deadline (23rd December). Make sure you click on the link to accept the invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just received another RS VI invite with an extended deadline (23rd December). Make sure you click on the link to accept the invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If anyone had issues with the RS VI, grad rec have sent an email saying that they have contacted the VI platform to resolve the issues. Anyone who had issues will receive a separate email from them regarding what we have to do next! They were very apologetic and it looks like it won't have any...
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Me too! Did you get the email from grad rec?
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I'm going to hold off from calling until this afternoon I think? Just so they have some time to figure out what's going on!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Fingers crossed! It was also a very tight turnaround so let’s see
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That does make sense, but the email from grad recruitment states 11.59pm!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I agree! The email does state “11.59pm” as the deadline, and there was nothing to ‘accept’? Glad it’s not just me having this issue! I’m guessing that the link expired for the time that the email was originally sent?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think a lot of people are having issues with the RS VI link - I’ve sent them an email but won’t hear back till tomorrow morning probably! I’ll give them a ring in the morning and provide an update as soon as I hear anything. I’m sure they’ll give us an extra day especially as so many people...
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I've received an automated reply so will try and ring them up tomorrow if I haven't heard by mid-morning. Will let you know what they say!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Me too! I even put some makeup on... I've sent an email to Grad Rec - I think they'll reply tomorrow morning, but let's hope that they can reactivate the link and allow us to do it tomorrow!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I've just had the same happen to me!

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