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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes! Thank you - absolutely despise VIs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    procrastinating the Baker VI 😞
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It was SJT style - cappfinity I think. Similar to linklaters but shorter
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That’s strange, maybe I’ll receive it tomorrow! Best of luck with your app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do Macfarlanes provide a feedback report ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On the topic of linklaters, what do they look for in CAPP
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The Bakers invite labelling me as a number is so funny but scary - “hello 98” how many of us are there gosh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    BM said video interviews will be released this month also. Do you guys think it would be this week, before the Christmas period? The test deadline was monday so I do doubt this but who knows
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can request it before this
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I just checked and my assessment didn't even submit! I would say to double check it has submitted
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m still waiting for my report after completing it on Friday. Not sure if I should email
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did people get the BM report on the same day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! I did mine at around a similar time but for the spring and have heard nothing 😭 not looking good
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is usually what is said after completing the tests so other than that, I don’t think so!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird regarding the Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got my PFO two days ago as a result 💔 A few people have said the same thing I just wonder if an error is even possible
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Tbf the week just commenced😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    really frustrating as my report ended up with more negative feedback than positive😔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The fieldfisher test is meant to be less than 5mins long! How lovely

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