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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m so sorry. I guess it’s better to get the PFO and move on. At this point, I am waiting on 9 firms and I am losing my mind refreshing my emails everyday and acting paranoid everytime I get any notification. Rn I would not mind 9 PFOs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    can you actually do that? it didn’t ask me for spring or summer but i thought winter was different
  3. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    for summer or winter?
  4. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard back from Sidley? pfo? invite?
  5. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Applied to HL on Jan 2nd. I haven’t received my WG yet. Should I be worried?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all! I am planning to send my W&C summer vac scheme app tomorrow. I know they are rolling so should I apply? I know I have 0% chance if I don’t. I wanted to know if anyone applied close to deadline and was successful?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    could have been a typo too! pls chill and be nice on this forum.
  8. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They probably interview these ppl first and then us? god knows. Links fast tracks a lot of ppl ( Brand Ambassadors, Open Days, Pathfinder)
  9. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi guys! I need some help. My Travers cover letter is currently 855 words. I made sure I didn’t waffle anywhere. Would this be a problem? They don’t specify any word count and currently my cover letter is 1.5 pages long.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You are an absolute angel 🙏🏻
  11. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you think you can write a strong app then go for it. I don’t think they have given out any invites.
  12. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    should i email them then?
  13. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they will first work through open days and pathfinder applicants who have been fast tracked.
  14. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to HL yesterday. Do you guys know when they send out WGs? Realistically do I even have a shot?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is there any point in applying to Hogan Lovells? They are rolling and they close jan 5th
  16. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is 73 percentile good enough for Linklaters? It is (33/40)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know a lot of people are getting PFOs.. I just wanted to say that we got this guys :) It’s easier said than done, yes. But we just gotta keep pushing ourselves. I really wish firms have a holistic approach. Unfortunately, they don’t :( The only thing we can do rn is to keep going and not let...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! Is it for Spring or Summer
  19. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am pretty sure it’s the progress since it was on the application portal.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Under applications! It shows my past applications along with my current app!

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