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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much! I’ll keep that in mind when emailing grad recruitment.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Jess, thank you so much for this! I’ll reach out and see what they say. Hopefully, it all works out!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Invited to Baker McKenzie VI for Spring! But I’ve already secured a Spring VS elsewhere. Would it be possible for me to ask graduate recruitment to move my application for the direct TC as I can’t do the Summer VS either. Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated😊 @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    feel free to PM me, I have had an AC with them!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is not recorded so wear your PJs lol!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do Bird and Bird review applications before sending the WG test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, I don't think that is the case! I also did the test a month ago and recently got invited to the first stage interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! May I ask when did you apply to DLA? And was the WG automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! I applied this week and got an invite within 4 days so a fairly quick turn around. Good luck with your application!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Jones Day first stage interview invite! If anyone has any experience interviewing with them, please do message me as the email was very vague!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have, feel free to PM me with any questions!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, has anyone done a AC with Hogan Lovells for the Winter Vac Scheme? I have an upcoming AC in January for the Summer scheme and I had some questions. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I completed my VI on 30th October and got a Interview invite on Friday 4th November.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, I have a written exercise to complete for White & Case. Does anybody please have any tips/advice since I have never completed a written exercise before? Thanks so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That makes a lot of sense - thanks so much Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, thanks so much for replying! My only concern about sending the thank you email was that I would come across as trying too hard or being desperate. And as @Jessica Booker said, I don't actually have my interviewer's emails and so I'd have to stalk them to find it! 🤣 Thank you once...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    After an AC, is it common practice to send an email to the interviewers thanking them for their time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had a week from when they invited me!

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