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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! Regarding NRF WVS, am I missing somethign here, as I don't see a word count, it tells me to upload a document as a cover letter? Also, is it true that I don't need to do the Arctic shores again if I did it last year and am happy with my results?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys is it worth applying for the Macfarlanes dinner given applications are rolling for the vac scheme anyway?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    True, but it doesn't really make sense that they would make their recruitment team go through hundreds and hundreds more applications, VIs, and written answers. My guess is that they work fast and review applications as they come in so as soon as the first OA is done they can send the job sim...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys, did Macfarlanes actually read through the 300 word application answers or did they just send out OAs based on the results of the previous OA?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For all those with Jones Day interviews, is it for the winter scheme or the later ones?
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    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Anyone heard from the TCLA/Willkie Open Day? will we hear back today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, what would you say is the best way to spend a summer before applications, to be fully prepared!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone completed cc spark vi?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for Spark VI, Clifford Chance asks that we complete it by the weekend, despite the deadline being Thursday. what do I do im confused!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have Spark VI insight? anyone done it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CC SPARK VI! any insights would be massively appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think im going to read a poem called 'The God Abandons Antony' and call it a day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah same, they told me the same as you so probably a PFO yeah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    should I just assume PFO for NRF post-VI? what is going on
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have survived two rounds of HL PFOs. WG completed early december. What is going on??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I didn't get the rejection email for HL. Does this mean my application is still under consideration or have all the AC's basically been done?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how did it go, any insights?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have any insights into NRF VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you receive the imvite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    what time did you receive this? did they send them out all at once?

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