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  1. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard anything from Linklaters for Summer VS?
  2. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Taylor Vinters 'Arctic Shores' test! Anyone have any experience with this? lol
  3. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    MANIFESTING POSITIVE NEWS FROM ANY FIRM TOMORROW 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️ (copying other members for this) !!!!!! please, I am sick of waiting.
  4. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    fieldfisher das capp test invite! is this automatic or post-screening? Any tips or advice would be highly appreciated!
  5. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know if Dechert is rolling or not?
  6. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This was a rejection post application stage lol. I applied early December.
  7. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think PFO is likely at this point given that they go from application straight to AC (I think?). Poor form from them though for not updating us.
  8. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey there! This was not. I applied in December and received no response until today despite emailing grad recruitment a few times. Oh well.
  9. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same lol. I had a look over last year's thread and saw someone mention that Milbank is one of the few firms that doesn't bother to even contract you if you are unsuccessful. Not sure if this is true or not, maybe @Jaysen can weigh in?
  10. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    An application form asks me 'Have you previously applied to firm X for any position?'. If I have previously applied for a VS and been unsuccessful, does this diminish my chances? I got through to the second stage but did not adequately prepare. I know that I will take the process more seriously...
  11. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard anything from Milbank lol, their deadline was on the 8th
  12. CorporateCrocodile

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone taken their Reed Smith SST yet? Just took mine today and got social adaptability, judgment and drive as my strengths. No idea how to interpret this haha but am curious to hear everyone else's!

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