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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have volunteering/society committee experiences so I will add them there. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, For this question : Please tell us about any interests you pursue outside work and/or study, including any achievements you believe are noteworthy. Would you include positions of responsibilities? I am a bit confused. Would be grateful for any advice.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't heard anything from Arnold Porter
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Isn't there somewhere on the applciation where you mention the sector? I don't remeber as I applied sometime ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know I would have preferred if it wasn't the case ..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think so yes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much @Jessica Booker ! I will do that!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker , Thank you. I have been in contact using the general trainee recruitment email. Would you advise to send another email to the person I have been in contact with? Their email address is at the signature of their email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is the answer given by @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I personally wrote about one seat and briefly mentionned my interest for the stream as a whole but I do ot knw if this is what was expected.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, Speaking of adjustement, I reached out to OC once I got invited to the virtual AC. They replied quite quickly asking for more details but I have not hear back since then and my AC is on Wednesday. Has anyone been in contact with them regarding adjustements and heard back? I am just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I can't help you with the adjustements but just wanted to congratulate you!!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

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

    Dechert Summer PFO. Second time I am rejected post app so I don't think I understand what they expect in their application form at all 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fladgate Test invite and HL PFO .. this is a busy day 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the OC virtual assessment and more specifically for the research exercise and presentation. This is my first time reaching this stage so I would appreciate any advice. @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam Also how do you go about asking for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I applied on the 19/12 and did my test really close to the deadline (but can't remember when exactly)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    OC Virtual AC !!! For London!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have not heard back so maybe they are still looking at our apps. That email scared me though! I thought it was a pro at first 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had the same a last week

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