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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can’t remember but a quick tip is that you can start the assessment and get info on timings without needing to actually start the interview. Just keep the link active whilst you prep
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    From my experience with VIs it can be anywhere between very few days to like 3 weeks. Can’t really pin it down haha.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got an email on a Wednesday for an AC on a Monday. Since I believe two batches for Spring were sent out early next week will probs be hearing from them
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They sent VIs out in batches - so ACs may be allocated based on that. Also where did you get the dates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from BM or Latham regarding Acs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I had the same scenario this week. First of all huge congrats on getting multiple ACs; you should be proud! The best advice I can give is to put non-essential academics on the back burner. The only real differences between ACS that you need to account for are the differences between firms, so if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    when did you submit the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    ACs are still happening until end of January
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anything you want. the main aspect is that you are able to convey your points succinctly. Essentially, imagine giving someone with no knowledge of the subject an explainer. Go for an area that you are interested in, but keep in mind that you should be able to tie it back towards the firm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    can it depend on uni tho because obvs, a 2:1 of any kind at Oxbridge or Durham/Warwick/LSE with extra curriculars is generally considered a good achievement?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Can I ask why so many people are worried about low 2:1? Since this is above the threshold law firms recruit from?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they also cut quite a few jobs due to macro events so their trainee programme will be under close scrutiny I guess
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any noise from Cooley?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For the Latham VI - what response time is given?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same here! Let's not get run down by it. This seems to have happened to a lot of people. I'd be happy to exchange my app with someone to try and see where we may have gone wrong.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Guys - a few people have been asking regarding Akin TI: - Have why law why you and why Akin answers at the helm - Review scenarios that you can use for STAR Personally, most of the questions were unexpected, but you should be able to do well by preparing for the above elements. Hope...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a telephone interview with Akin Gump. The only problem is that they proposed three dates and I'm only available on one of them, which is tomorrow... I communicated this straight away to the grad rec, but they are yet to get back to me. They don't appear to have a number which I can call...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    feels like the computer declined you! I had the same with Linklaters passed all tests and just PFO. It's not like they have much other data to reject you on haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They review applications on a rolling basis, but their actual interview schedule is not rolling. The same applies to many other firms. I feel the word rolling is confusing as it suggests a similar structure to that of banks. Yet, for many law firms, "rolling" means actively reviewing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know where good places to stay are in London for a Winter Vac Scheme? On another note, if anyone is interested in sharing accommodation from 11th - 17th let me know!

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