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  1. tc_hopeful

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

    Hi guys! Just wondering if anyone knows when the exact deadline for Linklaters' Summer VS? It says 10th December on the website but does not specify if it's 00:00 or 23:59..... Just asking because I'm in the middle of exam season atm and would really prefer to do the assessment after my exam on...
  2. tc_hopeful

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    That's reassuring! Keeping my fingers crossed!! 😥
  3. tc_hopeful

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you! I've just given them a call but didn't manage to reach grad recruitment. I've just sent them a quick email and will call again to follow up first thing tomorrow.
  4. tc_hopeful

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker In a rather unfortunate situation and would appreciate some advice on what to do - Just found out that I got a VI invite on the 19th of March from Dechert that I completely missed because it was in my junk folder (my mistake, I know - I completely did not expect to progress to...
  5. tc_hopeful

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I submitted it really late too! We can only hope not! :(
  6. tc_hopeful

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone yet to receive a test invite from Mayer Brown post written application?

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