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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not got anything yet, presumably sending them out as they read through apps?? At least I’m hoping ahah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My advice would depend on how you made contact. I was privileged enough to be introduced to a partner too and I remain in touch via WhatsApp. I think this is a pretty good medium but I would also say LinkedIn is a pretty good method too. Both are useful services you can message on and aren’t too...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Regarding people saying Weil will get back to us today, where did you find this as I can’t seem to find anything online. Also same for mishcon post app for summer VS! TYSM!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Supposedly over 50% of the TCs they offer yearly!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HAHA honestly! I applied to Hogan all the way back in October, did WGT over the holidays and still waiting.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s better to provide a written description.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much! Hopefully good news!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    having not heard anything from k&e post VI can I assume PFO? For reference, I did it on the 5th Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey sorry where did you hear this from? thanks so much
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would do both. I did both for K&E and received a VI invite so assuredly there’s no issue. As such, I think the same for Freshfields is fine.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied direct for TC. I‘d say don’t give up hopes yet but I did apply close to the deadline so unsure what the processing time would be like. Best wishes and I’m sure you’ve got this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed their VI only a week ago so think they are still processing applications. Someone I know who did a VI a week prior to me only got their AC invite yesterday so keep your hopes up! Praying for both of us!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any tips for Weil VI? Thank you very much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes! I know two individuals who were accepted to TCs without prior VS experience.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much! Best of luck to you and hopefully see you at HG and Willkie AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who completed the Hogan Lovells Watson Glaser heard back yet? I did it a good few weeks ago and still have not heard anything. Same regarding Willkie VI. Many thanks!

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