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

    Same! - back to the drawing board I guess!
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    Shoosmiths application 2022

    Same! Hopefully we get good news regarding the TC 🤞 although I don't quite understand how it all works tbf- considering being unsuccessful at this stage.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations 🎊 well done
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Just had my response - unsuccessful but will be considered for a TC. - Good luck
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No, I've not had any issues
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes I think so too! I'm trying to not think about it but i keep refreshing my emails 😅 I feel the same way about mine tbh! Fingers crossed we get good news!🤞 Which office did you apply to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was thinking the same thing today! - we probably won't hear until Friday 😫.. has your status been updated aswell?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No not yet.. the status has changed to reviewed but still not heard anything yet! The wait is agonising! 😅
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    Shoosmiths application 2022

    Has anyone else's shoosmiths application status updated since VI? mine is now saying reviewed?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! Good luck to you too! Hopefully they don't keep us waiting until the very last day again!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah they did 🤞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope not heard anything yet
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    Shoosmiths Video Interview

    i had an email to say they are having issues with their platform has anyone been able to complete it? i would also be interested in any guidance from anyone that has done the VI this year please.
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    Commercial awareness and reading the news

    This is something that i am really struggling with aswell and its driving me crazy! I really don't understand how to link the news to a law firm. And this is worrying me for if/ when I get asked to explain this in an interview. I've read so much news, listened to various podcasts, watched loads...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    i was invited to VI - yourself?
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    TC Application Writing Group

    I would be interested in joining this group please
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, still not heard anything yet

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