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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah same lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Macfarlanes in Oct for the Spring vac, should I assume PFO cos other ppl have heard today regarding the AC!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry just going back to this- is the event compulsory/ the next stage? Idk whether to attend as I have a uni class at the same time and have already applied for a direct TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m in the same boat!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PWC :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Huge congrats! Big day for you! Can I ask when you did the Dentons test? I did my 7th dec and haven’t heard anything back
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would try hold out- it took me 6 weeks to hear post AC and I got the VS both this cycle and two years ago
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did any1 who applied to WBD get invited to webinar and networking event- is this compjsory
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any1 heard from Bates Wells post-app, they recruit on a rolling basis and I haven't heard anything since
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think this is! it's an average of 3/4!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey congrats! when did u apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    same! last week they told me we r being considered for spring or summer but its crazy- still no VI or PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    think it was part of the BCLP app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    can't find the original post- but congrats! is this for London?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed their test 4/12 and nothing back, fingers crossed
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow that’s crazy which firm was this for! Normally I’ve had about 10 days!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    at the end of the VI for forsters they said we will hear within a. month of the deadline- does this mean a month from the vac scheme app deadline so 6th feb or a month after the VI deadline so 20th feb?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven’t heard anything!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are all Millbank spring vac scheme AC’s out? Cos some1 said they r all this week, so unsure if we haven’t heard by now it’s a PFO?

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