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  1. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone completed the Dechert written exercise and could you share any tips? or opinions?
  2. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I havent yet completed the AC so we shall see
  3. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?
  4. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, firstly congratulations on getting the written exercise stage for Dechert and same here I haven't heard from HL,WC, Covington so I think its pretty standard. If you don't me asking I have my written exercise for Derchert coming up is there anything you could share about it. Was it a case...
  5. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Simmon & Simmons , White & Case, Burges Salmon?
  6. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone applied to direct training contracts for a firm that does not exclusively recruit from their Vacation Scheme?

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