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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any news from macfarlanes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied 13/11
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any news from a&o for those who applied close to the deadline? thx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied to a&o ten days ago for their summer vac scheme. it still says under review, 99% incoming pfo. oh well, at least I can revise for my upcoming exam in peace :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hello everyone, I applied for a&o summer vac scheme a couple of days before the deadline, passed the sjt but haven't heard back since - has anyone got an upcoming ac at a&o? thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I should focus on my work instead of faffing around worrying about a potential pfo smh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    if I get a pfo from macfarlanes it will be the third time the firm is rejecting me in some capacity (other two being 1 week experiences etc) lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    As their AC is going to be held in late January, not hearing today prob means i didnt get it :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If I don’t hear from them today I am assuming rejection.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from macfarlanes today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    just want to be put out of my misery at this point, can't even focus on my uni work
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    true
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    not a rejection but I haven't heard so I assume im rejected as people have heard back :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yes you are right; I spent sooo much time on the macfarlanes app perfecting it, its the one firm I rlly want to work at, so much that I'll apply as many times as I possibly can to get in
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    hi guys, a lot of people have got their macfarlanes ac, if we haven't heard, does that mean I'm rejected
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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme 2022

    People are now hearing back, I think I probably got rejected
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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme 2022

    thanks IRO. I just asked because on the application form it says they will respond first or second week of January, but because the deadline was extended I wanted to know if it they will respond a week later for everyone i.e. second or third week of January.
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    Macfarlanes Vacation Scheme 2022

    Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes? I applied night before the deadline but checked on vantage and saw the deadline being extended every day tilt this Friday so got very confused. does this mean they are going to reply late?
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