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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this for their vacation scheme application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do they? I didn’t realise they do
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back, post application for vacation schemes, from Wedlake Bell, Linklaters, Boodle Hatfield and Womble Bond Dickinson, and if so when?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I’m through to the virtual assessment morning stage of the vacation scheme application for Farrer & Co and I wondered if you had any advice on what it consists of and how to prepare for it as it is my first AC. All I know is that it is 2 hours and consists of an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes it is and it's the last stage for the summer vacation scheme. It replaces their interview stage which they decided to stop doing in December 2022.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I also got to the next stage for Shoosmiths. I don't think everyone gets through to the next stage as the graduate manager emails you and in the email she wrote "Congratulations on reaching this stage and good luck in your assessment" and she also said "If you no longer wish to be considered for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Farrer AC too! And if anyone has any advice or tips, I would be very grateful. In particular for an individual written exercise and a group case study exercise.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just received a PFO from Bates Wells
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! I just wish they’d email us if we didn’t get through to the next stage instead of leaving us guessing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, I’m a new member. I just wanted to ask if anyone’s heard back post application for vacation schemes from Farrers, Bates Wells, Wedlake Bell, Linklaters and Boodle Hatfield?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied in December too and have not heard back yet.

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