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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, are you able to tell us at what date and time he received the invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, thank you! Did my interview on Tuesday 25 February and heard back by email at 9am this morning
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, its just so demoralising to deal with so much to get to those final stages all to be rejected at the end. Alas, I'll see how my app for PH goes and provide a breakdown of my app season after!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Willkie Post Partner Interview PFO and Milbank Post AC PFO:(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still getting aired by Milbank after doing their AC 3 weeks ago...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Willkie Final Partner Interview Invite!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, If you haven't recieved an invite from Milbank for their AC then it's a definite PFO unfortunately. I asked HR and they said there would be one more AC after my group which is happening this week. Gibson Is hard to read - I received an offer for their summer vac quite a while ago but people...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I applied for Spring and received a vac scheme offer from them around a week ago!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely check up with GR, I received an offer for their summer vac last week and know of others who just completed their AC's too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I took a picture of my work before the timer went and then pasted the words to google docs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I ended up with around 700 words. Hopefully I don't get marked down for it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My Lord that Willkie Written Exercise was Intense 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well it's a good thing I check my Spam - NRF Interview!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No don't worry mate, I've spoken to several people who did the AC that said the process was quite disorganised so it's likely they simply forgot!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes I was sent the timetable and agenda for my AC yesterday!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I dont think you guys will hear back until the second batch of AC's are completed after 6th of February at the very least!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WTH I just received an invite to Milbank's AC for their LevFin programme!! Genuinely thought it would be a PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received additional info + booking for Willkie's Written Assessment for anyone still waiting!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone in the same position as me - I applied to Slaughters on 30/10 for their vac scheme but I am yet to hear back. This despite the fact that others applied much later than me and have received invites/PFO's. Should I assume PFO or write an email asking for updates? I felt as though my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's really good practice to look directly at interviewers during a conversation, you don't want them to get the impression that you're not focused on them (as narcissistic as that may sound). Always remember, 7 percent of meaningful communication is conveyed through spoken word, 38 percent...

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