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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Rude! Your age is none of their business.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In W&S's case, they can't even confirm an application receipt 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nothing, and getting ghosted by HR as well :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ugh I just wish firms were transparent with their timelines… Since I always expect the worst, I’m guessing if we don’t hear back by the end of today it will be PFOs on Monday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its probably important to not do badly in it, but saw some people with high scores get rejected the other day so it isn’t everything
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At this point I’m guessing they sent out invites yesterday and today and will send other PFOs tomorrow 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Glad to see it wasn’t just me!😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think in the UK it’s more something like “if X has A*AA from a state school and has been working part time during school to support their family, they might be more talented than Y, who got the same grades at an elite private school while doing nothing else.” At least for graduate entry jobs...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In a (very small) nutshell, the US has DEI quotas to fill, whereas the UK simply takes candidates’ background into consideration during the hiring process. The former is illegal in the UK bc it is a form of discrimination Pls correct me if I’m wrong, this is just my understanding :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I mean if many people at your ACs did that type of stuff wouldn’t it mean that firms like it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    ATP I have no idea what they’re looking for, honestly
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How did you do on the amberjack if you don’t mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I found London recruitment and emailed, they didn’t get back to me lmao
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They closed January 31st I believe. I am a bit worried because I sent my app around midnight of the 31st and am worried that apps had already closed😬
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone who applied to Winston & Strawn received any kind of confirmation? I emailed graduate recruitment but no one replied
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ig there's a reason so many lawyer jokes exist💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Somebody started bricking it 😂 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yes, but what about 2018? This isn't specific to vacation schemes btw, I am just wondering whether there is any point including experience from 7 years ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not an expert by any means so don’t take this as advice, I’m just wondering whether it’s even worth including any experience prior 2020 at this point? Especially for week-long placements, like it’s been over five years…

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