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    Clifford Chance Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme

    But if you haven't got officially rejected in that email/ have names in email to speak to - likely your call will be a discussion of offices it sounds like
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    Clifford Chance Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme

    Did you get a rejection and reach out for feedback? Or was it offered?
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    Clifford Chance Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme

    Has everyone got a Feedback link for tomorrow? is it just me without one?
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    Clifford Chance Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme

    Think all Interviews finished now - let us know when people hear back about final outcome
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    Clifford Chance Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme

    Has anyone heard back post VI? I know some rejections went out last week - but I got an email saying I’d hear back 26th and then the 28th (for interviews starting 1st) but no confirmation if I’ll be allocated a slot or anything
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi I thought the deadline was the 2nd to submit the interview video? Should hear today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't believe so - they are still reviewing :/ (they sent an email yesterday to wait a bit longer).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    you have to request directly for results for the WG test for Links. You can also ask as soon as you've taken the test and they will give you it before the deadline passes (so you can gauge your chances).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    email grad rec directly and they will send - this happened to me on the TC app
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    My Journey to a TC

    Yes I believe someone said it was more of a “values” assessment? Can’t say for sure as i haven’t done it myself yet
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    My Journey to a TC

    Hey, I'm planning my NRF application as we speak. However = I note this year they have incorporated the use of the "Arctic Shores" test I believe as well as the WG test. (So just a heads up if you didn't already know).
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    Start Here: My Training Contract Journey 2022-23

    Hey Beni, I'm doing the same currently (trying to prep for M&A case studies and the A&O AC if I get invited. (I got confirmation of passing the test earlier this week) and submitted my application with my motivational and Commercial awareness questions the week before. (Spoke about blockchain in...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No but let me know! I passed their test and am frantically trying to prep M&A case studies & technical terminology😅 - as if you can pass the A&O case study, it will do you well for most commercial law related AC’s.
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    Law Firm Application Deadlines 2022-2023

    I think CC said it’s preferable (I don’t speak Arabic) but I work internationally so applied from that perspective. (So even less of tie than yourself). I saw on CC isntagram that they are interested in your ties and used “growing up” there as an example. So I believe your application will be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Also did anyone apply for the Clifford Chance Dubai Vacation Scheme (Winter) - deadline just passed? Would be curious to get a group going if we hear back for next stages.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still waiting on A&O SJT - anyone have this problem who stated they may need “adjustments” for the test? (I’ve reached out to the relevant person via email) but it is rolling* so this is a pressure- point :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven’t applied to A&O before before but i’m on the final stages of writing my app. How do people know if you have passed the STJ test? (Does it tell you or do you get a score etc?) if so what is the general pass mark or benchmark to aim above?

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