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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you! Ah, yes, sorry, mixed up DLA wanting a CV with covering letters for some reason.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry if anyone else has already asked this, but does anyone know if you need to include the address on the covering letter for firms like Slaughters and DLA? Or can I just begin it with 'Dear (insert Head of Graduate Recruitments Name)'?
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    White & Case - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    I haven't heard either but am hoping they might be considering me for spring or summer as I put them both down as options too!
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Post-AC rejection just came through. Best of luck to the rest of you and I hope those of you on the VS have a lovely time!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is there anyone who applied to Allen & Overy Vacation Schemes in the past who knows if they phone the acceptances first before getting to the rejections? I've only heard about people getting in so far, so wondering if it's likely they're phoning for all their acceptances before they start...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't even heard about the VI, haha.
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Wow what a fantastic position to be! Congrats, you must have worked really hard to achieve that.
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I'm in the same boat. Really nervous.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! I haven't heard back yet, so probably not a good sign.
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    Mishcon De Reya - Spring Vacation Scheme 2024

    Yes, I applied quite early so I had mine last month. Haven't heard anything back yet :)
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I think they said 1-2 weeks.
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I highly doubt this - I wouldn't rely on that if I were you.
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Thank you! I was emailed at around 11am :)
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    I got an AC invite today, so don't lose hope yet!

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