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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely enough time! I have had two vac schemes both 2 weeks and have helped with pro bono both times. Just ask your supervisor if they are working on anything pro bono related you can help with :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is super helpful thank you- could I ask how/if the process would change if you had already started onboarding for a course? I imagine you would have to pay back any money the firm has paid to enrol you in the course, but presuming that the course hasn't started yet (e.g. you withdraw in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would also like to know if a firm requires you to withdraw from any other processes as a term of signing the TC and you go ahead with another scheme and renege on the offer what could the firm actually do against you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I saw a couple of people asking for Milbank AC insights- I applied for Spring vac scheme and did the AC a few weeks ago. I was offered a VS on Wednesday but have switched from Spring to Summer. Happy to offer some insights on the process just PM me :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    spring
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't had anything about WG and I received my AC invitation yesterday. Applied like 30 mins before the deadline closed.

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