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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone know of any firms with shorted application forms like simmons and Simmons?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Should we consider it a PFO from Slaughter and May, if they haven't reached out to us yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if the next stage of the CMS application is WG, or is this automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do you know if we can apply for the summer one if we get rejected from the winter vs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, do you know if all interviews have been schedules? Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does an invite to the BCLP open day fast track you to the AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know of any firms offering open days / insight schemes which fast track you to a vacation scheme assessment day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any updates on the above with people hearing back?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does anyone know if you are required to have a work visa permit in Dubai if you want to apply to the CMS Dubai TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone contacted TS to find out when they are sending all interviews for WVS?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone who applied to Slaughter and May - how long does it take for them to invite you to interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from Travers Smith WVS?
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    Travers Smith - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    hi, has anyone heard back from TS for the Winter Vacation Scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, did you need to email linklaters for your WG report?
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    Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi, has anyone been invited to the assessment centre following the tests?

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