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

    They responded to me over a month later after I did the WG. I had lost hope as well so just hang in there and hopefully they respond to you soon!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you!! And haha, no problem, I applied on 24th December.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hogan Lovells AC!!! My first ever AC so any advice and tips would be much appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No problem!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think they review your application first, because I got sent the test a few weeks after submitting my application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats, best of luck for it!! May I ask when you applied and did the WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you, and good luck with your application as well!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes this is for the summer scheme. I applied on the 26th of December!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Baker McKenzie WG!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, thanks for replying! I'm going to have to practice doing the WG within 30 mins.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! And good luck with your application too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, yes it is for the summer scheme! I submitted my application on Monday so quite a quick turn around.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have no idea but I don't think so as the email said my application has been shortlisted for the next stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just been sent the WG for Freshfields!! Does anyone know if it is timed or not? Thanks!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I didn't either. At one point I just stared at the question blankly for a good 20 seconds!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Same here, I think they do vary.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much, I will definitely look at the website!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's great, hopefully you get progressed to the AC! This is my first ever VI so I was wondering whether you could share how many questions you were asked? And when you say points about the firm do you mean your reasons for why Reed Smith? Thanks!
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