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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yup, anxiety is kicking me like a football
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No no, from my past experience at CC, it means that it will be your responsibility to introduce to the interviewer your work experience. I really like the CV blind process because you will be telling your experience for the first time, which will make it more interesting rather than them already...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I almost forgot they exist 🙃🙃🙃
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    oh ok, you scared me for a sec. For Freshfield, I haven't heard back from them yet but I think we should hear back tomorrow or on Wednesday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hold on, there was a WG for Sidley???
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't want to say this applies to all firms. But I think that 1) we are not applying for a banker job so the emphasis on balance sheet wouldn't be that much. 2) from my experience, e.g, if you are applying to a finance-focus law firm, they would like to see if you know what type of financing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to Kirkland in Nov and haven't even received a VI, while some have already gotten an AC. Should I take it as a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To be fair, my motto is that you either be the first face or you close the show; preferably first face so that you set the standard and avoid bored your interviewer for giving somewhat similar answer to previous candidates.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It will be the next one starting from around September-ish 2024
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can I ask when did you have your VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied on 3rd Nov and haven't heard back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For anyone who received a PFO in a past few days I hope you understand that no matter what external forces are acting against you, you still have intrinsic internal worth. Recognise that if people reject you, it said everything about them and what they value, yet nothing about your worth...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied for summer and there has been nothing so far. I suppose the ppl who heard back are mostly those who applied for spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, can I ask if you applied for Spring or Summer scheme?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    yes I did, but they just sent me a second email saying to PFO for sure
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Official PFO from CC. No longer on the waitlist
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    CC PFO even though I was on their SPARK scheme 🫠🫠🫠
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    Allen and Overy Summer Vacation Scheme 2024

    Same here, second photo from A&O for me. I applied to first year scheme last year and they sent me a pfo as well
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