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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, did you get an invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! Can I ask when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also received the V&E VI invite, anyone know what kind of questions are asked? Would be super appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has sidley already given out vac scheme offers for those who have done their AC? Is it likely that there will be more AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    do freshfields send multiple batches for WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ahh okay yeah that may be the case then. I applied for winter so did my VI & written exercise in october, but then they siad theyre gonna consider me for spring/summer instead. So ive been waiting 3 months now, im going insane ahaha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does anyone have any clue when dechert will get back to us for Spring ACs? the wait is driving me crazy
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, feel free to PM me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, can I ask when you applied & when you heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed grad rec to ask sometime between early-mid Jan, and she responded saying we will hear back by early feb, so another week or two I think!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it worth still applying to Cleary Summer VS since they’re already giving out VS offers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know when Dechert will get back about ACs for Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wondering the same ahahaha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I’m really sorry to hear this, onto the next one! Can I just ask when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know when we should expect to hear by for V&E or MoFo?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear this, was this for TC or summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard from Shearman?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if milbank is giving out more AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would love to know this too!

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