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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have a list/can recommend firms whose applications are fairly quick to write up? e.g Mayer Brown. Just started Orricks and they have 7 250+ words questions lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I recently completed my first VI and realised I basically did not look at the camera for most of it. I think my answers were pretty solid tho. Anyone know important it is to look at the camera? Trying to be hopeful lol @Jessica Booker any advice would be appreciated

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