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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does any1 know when we should expect to hear back from Goodwin post VI, I know they are gradually doing AC's but not sure when the last week of AC's are
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was rejected from Withers a few weeks ago, nothing from Debevoise though ...
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    heya, I enjoyed the presentation part and I think that went well. But the test was v hard and...

    heya, I enjoyed the presentation part and I think that went well. But the test was v hard and only just finished in time. Hbu?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Last I heard from them was an email at the end of Jan saying they hope to get back to everyone by the end of Feb latest!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I want to attend the webinar but idk if its a waste of time if I don't get progressed to the next round, as my test results weren't my best.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does any1 know how many people get offered the ML VS or how many trainees the London offices takes on each year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    amazing thanks for letting us know! I'm waiting to hear back post -VI so this gives me hope! When did you book yours for, and is it in person?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any1 heard from Curtis post app? for summer vac
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Heya I think these scores sound v good! How long did it take you to get your WBD results back? I did my test this morning and haven’t received a feedback report!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Heya, also just did the SJT, how long did it take to receive your feedback report?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Forsters post VI PFO :(- only 20% who did this stage got progressed to the next stage!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I booked mine for monday hbu?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Heya, sorry you had to withdraw. When will the scheme be held, I can’t seem to find the info online.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Heya I applied 2nd Sept lol and emailed them last week and they said they r still reviewing applications loll
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Heya huge congrats! Is this the round after the initial app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For me the main issue is that the forum is meant to be a really honest, open and safe place where we can help each other. So it’s incredibly sad to see people finding humour out of other people’s difficulties, especially when it concerns neurodivergence- we are entering a profession where this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Morgan Lewis telephone Interview!!!

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