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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is shoosmiths test automatic ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for spring VS following a VI, or summer VS ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back for Mishcon Summer, Farrer, or Squire Patton Boggs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    so sorry to hear this, keep your head up!! Was this for spring or summer ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Once you submit the V&E VS app, should you receive a confirmation straight away or at all ? Submitted mine 3 hours ago and nothing yet in my inbox.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did mine on 30/11 and have nothing. Is it worth emailing grad rec?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from bird & bird today ? Did my VI on 30/11 and still nothing. Is it worth emailing GR.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone done there VI for B&B on or after the 30th November and heard back about AC/PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone had any communcaiton from Bird & Bird in the last week. Did my WG test on the 5th and not heard back yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Agreed, it’s 3.5 weeks since I passed WG but no invite, would assume PFO from here
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have people passed the DLA WG and not been invited yet to VI. Passed a week ago and yet to hear back. Should i assume PFO or give it some time
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone got an idea on how to approach BCLP's VS quesiton of, What is your understanding of how a business generates and maintains a profit? (Please provide examples) Max 500 words Seems like it can be appraoched in any number of ways. Are the examples they are wanting any businesses, or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing thank you so much
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Question for anyone regarding applicaitons. Last year I advanced through the first application stage of a few firms but failed later at the video interview. One of the firms this year that I want to re-apply to is using the exact same questions in their applicaiton as last cycle. I don't want to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Posting for notifications
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone has signed up to the A&O Shearman application masterclass for this coming monday, have you received any invite?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard back from HL or PHB
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What firm is this , are the applications already open?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone who has re-applied for Hogan Lovells in the second TC phase (Current June-July App), have you heard back from application or WG test yet?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Around 3 weeks

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