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  1. J

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

    When did you receive your email from A&O that you passed the SJT?
  2. J

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

    Did you just receive the PFO now? Also, did you only get sent this email or is this the second email you received after receiving the email of you passing the SJT?
  3. J

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

    What firm is this if you don’t mind me asking ?
  4. J

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

    Winter
  5. J

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

    Has anyone completed a VI for Dechert before? If so, could you pls pm me and give me any advice as to what it consists of and how I can prepare 😊😊
  6. J

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

    Oh wow, congrats. But that was a v quick turnaround,
  7. J

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

    Has anyone heard back from Dechert post application for the winter VC? On their FAQs, it says that they aim to get back to candidates within 10 business days but I still haven’t heard back.
  8. J

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

    Anyone who applied for A&O’s winter VC, had anyone’s portal changed ??
  9. J

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

    Samee
  10. J

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

    Not really. I completed my test on the 17th September and I heard back this morning.
  11. J

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

    Saying whether or not you had passed the SJT or not
  12. J

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

    Anyone else get an email from A&O just now?
  13. J

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

    If you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit your application and complete the SJT?
  14. J

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

    What firm is this for ?
  15. J

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

    I just heard from someone who got a PFO from A&O for the winter VC following the SJT. So they’re definitely rolling basis.
  16. J

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

    Has anyone received the online tests for BCLP?
  17. J

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

    Tbh there isn’t a set number and I don’t think you should set a number for yourself. I know some ppl who only applied to one firm and got in, and I know ppl who applied to 35 firms and were also successful too. As long as you’re consistent with applications and don’t compromise your quality...
  18. J

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

    I’m guessing your portal still states that it is being reviewed ??
  19. J

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

    Has anyone logged into their portal and been rejected for A&O, or are they sending out invites to the AC first?
  20. J

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

    If you don’t mind me asking, when did you complete the SJT?
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