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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It wouldn't count as work experience on law apps. But I put mine on my CV under extra-curricular activities. Forage give details how to do it properly: https://cdn.theforage.com/vinternships/companyassets/9hK4eiXfvszdvjn3j/hLwACtLF9vzXFpvrc/Forage%20Referencing%20Policy%20-%20WC%20UK-min.pdf
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are Mayer Brown tests automatic or for select candidates? I believe the former but would love some clarification
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still worth a short IMO for both. I only just submitted my Sidley application
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    TCLA runs a course entitled this. You should check it out
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same. But congrats to all though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone applying to Fox Williams?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you koko.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is Mayer Brown rolling or non-rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone encountered any interesting legal stories recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The deadline hasn't even passed yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I would email grad recruitment. I got AAB but valid mitigating circumstances so they suggested that I can still apply
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    People heard back from Shearman yet for interviews?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes I've also not heard back. Very heartbreaking and surely means PFO. I think I read somewhere that they don't even send confirmation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same here. No responses whatsoever so my anxiety tells me that its all PFOs without confirmation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ok Thanks CorpSmith02
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do K&E send PFOs or just allow me to still dream
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I completely agree. I've read that once you get into a firm then age doesn't matter, and it doesn't even matter to get in. If you think about it the corporate law ladder goes: trainee > associate > senior associate/counsel > partner. There are 30 year old partners who will then hold that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I second this. I may submit an app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I've been reading alot of MIlbank AC offers. Can any of these people confirm that they applied for the 8th Jan deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When did you apply?

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