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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    sadly going to have to turn down the OC virtual AC because they can't accommodate me being in such a different timezone right now/hold one when I'm back in the UK :( really hoping somebody on here now gets the opportunity now though and kills it! for those waiting, our deadline to book onto the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I will also add I've interacted a lot with the firm and everyone has been very friendly and diverse in other ways (non RG uni's, etc.). I've also noticed a lot of more trainees than usual with strong regional accents and while it's not necessarily the same, I think it shows they're not targeting...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Burges Salmon AC too! definitely birthday luck because I haven't had this many emails from firms in weeks lmao. Also, will say Burges Salmon turn around from initial written app & test due date to AC invite being less than a week is amazing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Taylor Wessing AC!! and WBD test invite! feel like they're all coming out as a birthday present to me today
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If an email invite says "The deadline for completing this video interview is 7 calendar days from this email being sent", does the time at which you received the email matter? Or just the day? Trying to figure out if I have until the end of tomorrow or 10am tomorrow to finish it! Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've heard from Bird & Bird for SVS. I applied Nov 29, got the test Dec 8, VI invite on Dec 14 & an AC invite on Jan 2nd (which isn't until Feb)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've done the WG, VI & had an AC invite from 2Birds. I applied Nov 29, got the test Dec 8, VI invite on Dec 14 & an AC invite yesterday. They said in an event that they assess each part on a rolling basis so when you submitted/complete each part will depend on when you hear about everything. Not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just heard back from Baker McKenzie’s Women’s Open Day for anyone waiting on that!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got my first ever AC offer of the season today from Bird & Bird! The boost I needed for the new year - if I got this then so do y'all!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you click on 'Apply Now' and go through to the application/job posting, I'm pretty sure it says 11:59pm is the deadline on there!

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