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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Linklaters PFO. That's 5/5 PFO from the MC for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone still waiting for Latham Summer. I'm literally shaking right now cause they should have gotten back last week.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To me, all impressions count so I would definitely initiate a handshake before my interviewers have a chance to do so. It really shows (and boosts) your confidence as it will put you in the 'I'm in control' mentality from the first minute.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Dear Latham Where have you been? 'Cause I never see you out Are your hiding from me, yeah? Somewhere in the crowd
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone still not heard back from Latham Summer VS post app (normal application)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh tell me about the starstruck. I had been following this lawfluencer on YouTube for quite a long time. And when I got a chance to meet him in my previous VS, I was so nervous to talk to him to the point he even told me you seem to be worrying a lot abt the scheme. The cherry on top was that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To law firms I applied to 'If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently Don't pretent that you don't want me My application ain't water under the bridge.'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't even know if I should hope that Latham would get back to us today. Considering most AC invites the past few day has been mostly spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I already considered it a PFO (didn't receive a VI either) because apparently they already finished their first round of AC I applied on 3rd of Nov
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh god, I'm so sorry to hear that. Can I ask when did you receive the news
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hahaha, third law firm made the polite list for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wow, law firms has been so polite lately. First Latham, now Linklaters thanking me for my patience 😅😅😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think we should take our time. The deadline for W&C was only 10 days ago. Besides, they might be busy processing the TC offers for the winter cohort
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I decided to interpret them saying 'by the end of the month' as next week from Monday to Wednesday to keep them out of my head for the week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There are two types. For merger, they usually form a new legal entity and the two previous entity would cease to exist. For acquisition, usually an acquirer will obtain a controlling stake in a target company thus turning the target into a subsidiary. P/s: in law firm case study, I feel like...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied for summer and haven't heard back post app. Did you apply for spring?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    can i ask if this is for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I suppose it is for Latham
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hi can i ask if this is for spring or summer and when did you receive your invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    it was 30 min

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