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  1. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone was wondering, I was able to get my Mcquaig score from Trowers.
  2. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hate that firms send acceptances before pfos, I'd rather know than think about it all weekend 😭
  3. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have a list of firms that are still accepting apps for vac schemes?
  4. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    31 dec for mishcon and 7 jan for trowers
  5. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Trowers and Mishcon pfo :( I'm getting discouraged at this point
  6. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone not heard from Trowers London?
  7. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They're non rolling, they just review apps as they come
  8. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I sent my app in on the 7th of January (for the London Vac Scheme)
  9. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard from Mishcon (post app/applied within a week of DL), Trowers, Forsters or Charles Russell Speechlys? Or does anyone plan on applying to Boodle Hatfield and K&L Gates?
  10. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    post test and I just got it
  11. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have yet to hear anything and I applied a week before the deadline
  12. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Real. I emailed them earlier so will report back if I hear anything 👍
  13. saj2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anything from McDermott? I am considering emailing grad recruitment, but if anyone has any info, I would appreciate it.
  14. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from Mishcon for summer?
  15. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I believe I did it on the 7th of January.
  16. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Taylor Wessing PFO... leaves me so unmotivated to continue as this was my top choice firm.. I guess I'll try again next year!
  17. saj2002

    Taylor Wessing Application

    mine says they're still going through applications
  18. saj2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone not heard back from TW? Shall I assume pfo? :(

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