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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, following our phone call, I was wondering if you could please send or attach here any written exercise resources you think may be useful in preparing for Willkie's written assessment and Latham's written exercise for their AC. I would be keen to have a go at practising both...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to spring but not hear back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry, should’ve reacted with a thumbs down… not heard anything yet.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you! Yes, please let me know.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    @Jaysen @Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker, I wasn't sure if my private message was better suited here. I have signed up to Gold and am unable to book an onboarding call and don't yet have access to all resources. Do I need to do anything in particular to gain access / book calls? Please let me know!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Gemma!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wondered if it was 15 days from the date you complete your VI or 15 days from the application deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done on all these apps! Just wondering when you heard back from Willkie post VI ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the Willkie VI, does anyone know if the firm intends to get back to candidates with a result 3 weeks (15 working days) after the VI deadline we were given or 3 weeks after the VS deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If it were me, i'd probably email grad rec and ask for their advice, although i'm not sure how tight the deadline is. Sorry I can't be of more help!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just to confirm, it's not letting you leave it blank?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just wondering if people focus on why a particular firm is attractive to them (i.e. sector focus, rankings etc) when answering questions regarding why they want to attend an open day or if they have found it more successful writing about what the open day involves (case studies, networking opps...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey guys, I have a video interview coming up with Dechert. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what to expect/some things to prepare. Happy to exchange thoughts!
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Amazing, well fingers crossed!
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Were you offered the TC if you don't mind me asking?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Thank you... yes, I am trying not to read too much into it! You are probably right.
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    I applied end of Oct and interviewed Monday 14th. Still waiting to hear back. Has anyone had any offers yet?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Was this for an offer if you don't mind me asking?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Was good, not perfect but they never are! Getting in my head thinking about the outcome though! Have you interviewed?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Anyone who interviewed with Slaughters already heard back? Interviewed on Monday 14th but waiting to hear back - is there a 'normal' response time for successful/unsuccessful candidates?

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