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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As in 3 days ago! That’s a quick progression!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did my VI on the 27th not sure what the next stage would be- I think AC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any1 been progressed to the stage after the Eversheds VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have only done the online test not a VI- should I assume PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed mine on 3rd Nov so maybe they haven't got to us yet or PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Someone on the chat a whole ago Said they might be considering us for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congrats! when did u apply? I haven't heard anything since my app, so think it could be a PFO ( I applied 28th sept lol)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds VI! Has any1 done this and can offer some general advice please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it a good thing I can’t tell lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What does it mean if Sullivan and Cromwell put your app on hold
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In previous experience when I did a VS for a MC they asked for references after the interview for the TC but only for the candidates they were going to make the offer to
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PWC VS offer!! Thank you to everyone on here for creating such a supportive group!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't heard anything yet even tho they emailed last week to say they would let us know by Friday and then this week they emailed to say they would let us know by yesterday. Really poor communication from them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    last year I got a VI invite on 27th dec!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No, even tho they said we would hear yesterday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for spring? I applied for their summer and have heard nothing then
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey congrats, is this the Capptivate Assessment? (the round after the initial app)

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