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

Had anyone who received a PFO from Reed Smith or received the holding email and then an offer to AC?
- John Travoni
- Post #10,114
- Jan 22, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Reed Smith are really trying give us another heart attack but this time on a weekend FFS🙃🙃
- John Travoni
- Post #10,088
- Jan 22, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Really? My portal still says ‘completed’ so I’m assuming they haven’t reviewed my VI yet.
- John Travoni
- Post #9,954
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I definitely agree with this. I personally think the LPC is a better method of becoming qualified because they’re formal exams whereas if you study the SQE and you hate MCQs, then it’s really not gonna work in your favour and you’re gonna have to put in extra amount of work. Plus, MCQs tend to...
- John Travoni
- Post #9,940
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Nope nothing. Only received the email on Monday that my VI was progressed to the Partners for review. But nothing since. Hbu?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,937
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Bristows post VI??
- John Travoni
- Post #9,919
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Has anyone heard back from CMS post AC?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,913
- Jan 21, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

When did you receive that email from the firm regarding the progression ?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,605
- Jan 19, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

When did you receive the email that your VI has been sent to the Partners for review?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,604
- Jan 19, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

When did you submit your application for BM summer VS?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,366
- Jan 18, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from B&B spring VS post VI?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,231
- Jan 18, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Does anyone know how many spaces CMS has for its London VS?
- John Travoni
- Post #9,166
- Jan 17, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Has anyone been rejected by Bristows post VI yet??
- John Travoni
- Post #9,126
- Jan 17, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Yeah, that seems correct. I’ve been told by GR that the best length is to keep it between 400-500 words
- John Travoni
- Post #9,123
- Jan 17, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

I applied on the 6th Jan and it says that jt portal was updated on the 7th so I have no idea what this means 🤷‍♂️
- John Travoni
- Post #8,999
- Jan 17, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Yeah same, mine was the exactly the same. I think bc the GR is so busy after the AC bc they need to decide who is getting an offer as well as organising the ACs for the following week that they decided not to organise anything after our interview had ended.
- John Travoni
- Post #864
- Jan 16, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Based on my experience from last year, they send them all out at once.
- John Travoni
- Post #8,681
- Jan 15, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

SST for Kennedys TC🥳
- John Travoni
- Post #8,512
- Jan 14, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Should I assume a PFO if I haven’t even received the WG from Bakers summer VS?
- John Travoni
- Post #8,506
- Jan 14, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

Congratulations. When did you do your AC? And what office is this for?
- John Travoni
- Post #8,499
- Jan 14, 2022
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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