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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi has anyone heard back recently about Teacher Stern ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    OC offer this morning! I can't believe it ! TCLA was very helpful so thank you all for your advice !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, If it's the first one it does not have any VI questions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats !! You are getting so many offers !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They might be waiting to finish the AC before sending offers? They were options until tomorrow when I chose mine but I don't know if there are some later.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! When did you hear back if you don't mind?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same !😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think the VS closed about a month ago and people got the WG in February (not sure though as I did not apply to Orrick).
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi MB first test is automatic but it might take a while to receive it. I applied in November and got it in January. It was probably because they were focusing on VS app but it might still take a couple of weeks to get it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats !!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats !!!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know some people got interviews but I don't know if they have all been sent.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations ! I also applied but have not heard back ... do you mind sharing when you applied?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Oh congrats! When did you apply if you don't mind sharing?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi did you receive an interview invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same ... a great friday morning..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    OC In person AC!! This is my first one so any advice on group exercises and panel interview would be welcome ! I honeslty could cry this is one of my top three firms!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks ! Good luck !
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Cograts ! When did you apply if you don't mind?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi my advice would be to keep the values in mind, read some examples of " a day in a trainee's life" that some firms have and that give you an insight into their tasks and honestly don't overthink it. I find that I usually have better results when I do them tired 😅 (not encouraging people to...

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