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  1. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Submitted S&C Summer VS on Saturday, getting an email saying "on hold" today.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kirkland & Ellis vi invite, apply close to ddl, any insights would be appreciated
  3. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Goodwin VI received- applied for Summer vs, any insights, thanks in advance!
  4. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same, when I opened my mailbox today, and saw rejection again. It give me unreal alive feeling.😂
  5. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone know Akin has their summer vac scheme published? Since I could only see spring vs on their site.
  6. TCLA0322

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Hi there, I saw Cleary published their vac scheme, but anyone manage to find their apply link- since it did not show up in the "current opportunities".
  7. TCLA0322

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Appreciate that!
  8. TCLA0322

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Does any one know that has cleary opened their vac scheme (winter one)? Or spring/summer ones. If it's open, where is the application link- their website confuses me. Thanks!!!
  9. TCLA0322

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Does anyone know that Latham&Watkins recruitment is rolling-basis or not? Thanks.
  10. TCLA0322

    International Students right to work during the Winter/Spring vacation scheme

    Hi Jess, I would like to ask if that I secure an offer in winter and clash with my school dates, could I ask recruitment team to do adjustment for me, like delay to summer vs? Does that normally happen? Since the winter vs is ready to open application window, I really don't want to miss this...
  11. TCLA0322

    First year scheme/Open day application Experience

    Thank you for your kind message!
  12. TCLA0322

    First year scheme/Open day application Experience

    Hi guys, I want to share my journey apply first year scheme and open day application outcomes and my self-reflection during this cycle. I am going to apply vacation scheme during my penultimate year- so I am welcoming any suggestion on firm selection, how to narrow down my choice and any...
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    Hogan Lovells Virtual Assessment Day

    Hi guys, I received an interview invitation for Hogan Lovells campus ambassadors: it will have two interviews with partners, senior associates and graduate recruitment. I wonder what is the structure of this assessment day like- will there be a commercial case study? And should I prepare it...
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    Baker McKenzie - First Year Scheme 2024

    Same for me.
  15. TCLA0322

    International Students right to work during the Winter/Spring vacation scheme

    Thank you! Your reply is so insightful, I do heard about past students argued with uni with the option (1), I will try to ask more solutions with people in year2&3, and make sure the right scheme I can apply in the upcoming application circle.
  16. TCLA0322

    International Students right to work during the Winter/Spring vacation scheme

    Thank you so much, I am in a London Uni and even our spring term date overlaps a lot with Spring VS.
  17. TCLA0322

    International Students right to work during the Winter/Spring vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I am an international students who hold a tier-4 visa: winter/spring scheme usually overlap with my university term dates: and my tier-4 visa only allows me to work 20 hours maximum a week. I would like to ask how did past people try to resolve this problem and legally work on a...
  18. TCLA0322

    HSF First Year Workshop Scheme

    Hi, did anyone apply to Herbert Smith Freehills' first year workshop and have heard back from them?
  19. TCLA0322

    Ask Reed Smith Anything! Join Rebecca Schrod, Karen Manu and Charlotte Lear ⬇️

    Hi, I would like to ask when will be the Reed Smith Rise programme be held offline? Like what specific dates around? Thank you.
  20. TCLA0322

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Applied but nothing heard back yet: do they suppose have an online assessment. And when this event supposed to be held? (like which date on July) I am also waiting so hope you get good news soon.
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