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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey congrats! when did you apply to akin?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi congrats on the AC! when did you hear back post job-sim?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied a while back and did the tests - have yet to hear back!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, is it automatically sent? also how long prep + speaking time was it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know whether the Akin test is automatic? Can't seem to find anything online :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied today, it's rolling but from what I understand they do not give AC's until after the deadline and the test is not automatic!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    competency qs, be able to link to your experiences
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long do Gibson Dunn take to get back to us post-app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long do Mayer brown let you know you passed the first set of tests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did everyone receive this email from mishcon? the last email I have from them is from early nov, stating they would be getting back to everyone early December. (I applied for spring)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Mischon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yes for sure doing it before the deadline ahaha. just surprised because in past years they have sent the SJT separately AND reminders!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi how much prep time is it? also how long after the WG did you receive the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I thought they opened the TC apps in March?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to CMS last week, how long do I wait for the tests and are they automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So for the Freshfields graduate workshop they advertise that they'll - 'Show you what life as commercial lawyer is like, and what sets us apart from other firms, so you can make a confident decision on whether to apply for a vacation scheme or the trainee associate programme.' However the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry to hear that, was this after the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    this has happened to me two years in a row now!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I also have yet to hear back!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    correct me if I'm wrong but are they not non-rolling?

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