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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I also just got a WG invite for Bakers and it was for the summer VS for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It is the next stage- they review apps before sending WGs :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @George Maxwell do you have any tips for preparing for the Slaughter and May interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any tips for the Slaughter and May interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie for summer vac scheme post-app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was invited to an interview (taking place in January). I received the invite in late November.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! Can I ask- Is this for the spring or summer scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is this for spring or summer scheme? I’ve applied for summer and heard nothing :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi I did A&O’s SJT in early October. Was invited to AC in mid-November so they are doing ACs currently and sending them out rolling.

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