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

    I haven't even heard if I've got a VI yet! Feeling like they've rejected me? I can't imagine they're still sending out VIs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anybody done the Travers Smith interview this cycle/last cycle? I was wondering if anyone has any advice or can tell me if there's a case study section involved
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you that's really kind! It was just before their deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just got a Travers Smith interview invite! I am literally so so thrilled! Thank you so much to this forum - honestly it is so good for maintaining motivation after a load of rejections
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's not a PFO until its a PFO. And if it is you'll be completely fine, you'll move on, and you'll get a VS/TC somewhere else!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A&O PFO - still burns every time 🥺
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are there any vac scheme applications still open?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Farrers PFO. Rounds off my cycle pretty much. Am quite gutted because I've been rejected by absolutely everyone and I have asked for feedback where I can but I just don't really have that much to change and am exhausted by the whole process. I am desperate for a vac scheme or training contract...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    haven't heard yet and am doing the exact same anxious refreshing agh
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Macfarlanes? xx
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! did they ring or email you?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    best of luck for the new week everyone

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