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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just want to say a massive congratulations to all those who received VS/TC offers today/this week so far. You all deserve it so much and are truly inspirational. It’s so easy to become negative in this journey but you all give me (and I’m sure others) hope that we too can get there so thank you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What?! Breezy on a roll today 😭🫶🏾 Collecting VS stones like thanos!! Congratulations! Wonderful news ✨✨
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow!! That’s absolutely fantastic. WELL DONE AND CONGRATULATIONS!!! I swear I love seeing updates like this, gives me so much hope and motivation 😭 Congratulations once again and I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating this massive achievement my friend!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Absolute legend!!!!! So happy for you. CONGRATULATIONS!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That’s actually mad, wow!! Congratulations xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much Ram!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, I hope everyone’s doing well and had a good week! I’ve been lurking in the past couple of weeks as I’ve got no updates to my applications and just wanted to know what’s everyone planning to do now? Like if you haven’t had a successful cycle with VS, are you planning to apply to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, Sorry to bang on about PW but I haven’t been in this position before so don’t know what to think! I’ve applied to both spring/summer schemes, and I’ve read on here that they will conclude ACs by the end of next week. Do you think this round of ACs is only for the Spring VS and then...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m so sorry to hear that! Can’t imagine how you’re even feeling. I hope you take some time to relax and unwind. You are so, so close!!!!! You are clearly doing all the right things- 4 ACs is such an impressive achievement. Wishing you all the best in the next cycle, you’ve got this. 🤞🏽
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Greenberg Traurig PFO post app. Was in my junk email 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Confusing! But I’ll try my luck with the damned assessment anyways 💀
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all! Just wanted to check whether Withers SJT is automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I’m really trying hard to be optimistic but I feel like it’s going to be a PFO. Really do hope we all get a pleasant surprise from them this week. 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied for both spring and summer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PW please get back to me with a positive response today so I can tell you how much ily xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    To my fellow cohorts still waiting to hear back from PW post SJT… what are we thinking? PFO or there’s a chance AC invites are still going out?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Don’t congratulate me yet, I have secured nada! 😂 If I do secure a TC, I will probably quit my job. I don’t think firms allow you to study for it part time (please correct me if I’m wrong) and I don’t think I’ll be able to manage a job and SQE at the same time! Not sure if they allow you to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you Jessica
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi all, If I’m in full time employment and I secure a TC starting in 2 years time, how does obtaining references work? Does the firm contact the workplace immediately or? A very hypothetical question at this point lol but would be good to know!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cry away oh humble one!!! Congratulations 🫶🏾 you’re clearly doing something right so don’t underestimate yourself! Best of luck to you and everyone else who progressed 🤞🏽

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