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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    2 days ago with an AC London office.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please take this off my account it makes using the forum unpleasant as my questions do not get answered.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin AC Goodwin VI Weil VI W&C VI Dechert Written Task Willkie Written Task Linklaters HSF VS Reed smith AC Macfarlanes AC Addleshaw Goddard AC 12 applications, 5 ACs, 1 rejection Successful with HSF and got an offer Waiting for Weil, Linklaters, W&C and Goodwin. Weil said 2 weeks but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does everyone have to wait for their posts to be approved before them being posted? I find it very restricting and leads to your questions or messages being lost In the forum as it is very active.
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi when will those invited to the written task hear back with dates to complete it. It is currently exam season, I would like to be able to plan. Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    look on legal cheek key deadlines
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    no one can tell you what to assume. paitence is important.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Rejected by CMS. Got Reed Smith AC and HSF AC. Applied to Macfarlanes but I forgot, it; received an AC today. 11 applications, 4 AC's and 1 rejection.
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Thank you Gemma. Lastly, for the partner interview this is done in person but if someone goes to university let’s say in Scotland is it acceptable to ask for a video interview? Would this be detrimental to their chance of gaining a place on the vacation scheme as they will not be able to build...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma Willkie’s VI questions have been circulating the forum and other group chats meaning those who have done the VI late December/ January most have known the questions beforehand. Is this easy for you to spot when reviewing? (I did mines in November without prior knowledge so it sucks...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    10 applications made Reed Smith SJT + VI Akin AC Goodwin VI Weil VI W&C VI Dechert Written Task Willkie Written Task CMS VI Linklaters HSF Test Wondering if I should do freshfields? I missed Slaughter and May, A&O and Clifford Chance. I’m not sure what others firms to look at. I would like...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin AC Any advice/resources on proofreading exercises?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have been a lurker for a few months and finally made an account, I have made 10 applications. I am thinking of doing more. Sharing my journey with you all.

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