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  1. Adrian_S

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

    and wondering whether Priti Patel will deport my gay ass back to North America if I can’t secure a work visa
  2. Adrian_S

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

    imma be stress eatin percy pigs all weekend
  3. Adrian_S

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

    Congrats on getting through to the next stage of the Kennedys application, friends!
  4. Adrian_S

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

    How do ppl feel about NRF’s Business and Legal operations scheme? I can’t tell if I’m allowed to apply for both that and a training contract (I’m a final year law student so can’t apply for their vac scheme)
  5. Adrian_S

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

    Everytime I see someone post about BLM on here, I keep thinking they’re talking about the activist group. If only. I’d love to work for Black Lives Matter.
  6. Adrian_S

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

    I just want them to give me my PFO and stop daaaangling me. Also it feels like it was just yesterday that I was frantically pounding back low calorie red bulls and getting my macfarlanes application together. Absolutely mad that it’s almost been 2 weeks.
  7. Adrian_S

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

    Must be addressed to the Training Principal, Andrew Nealon. And while there's no word count, they want you to remain within 2 A4 pages. Got this information from the graduate recruitment team.
  8. Adrian_S

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

    Do them in batches and take breaks where you don’t think about them at all - I hate cardio so going for a run will almost always take my mind off apps lolol I wish we weren’t in a pandemic. Writing apps in groups could be a fun way to commiserate.
  9. Adrian_S

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

    Not sure how helpful this is, but I wonder if searching through the Law Commission website might offer some ideas to think about? But also don't necessarily listen to me. I haven't even secured an interview/AC yet, let alone a vac scheme lmao
  10. Adrian_S

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

    I also deal with PFOs the old fashioned way - getting blackout drunk and watching drag race. But seriously, you all are getting me through this cycle.
  11. Adrian_S

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

    Nope. To be fair, I submitted my application on the deadline Lmao. I deserve PFOs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  12. Adrian_S

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

    I didn't apply to Skadden, but I'd actually be down for a PFO party. Vac scheme offer holders completely barred from attending.
  13. Adrian_S

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

    The training principal, Andrew Nealon. Hope that helps!
  14. Adrian_S

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

    DLA Piper PFO. And the mf automated application system sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY. (applied on December 09th)
  15. Adrian_S

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

    God I low key sound like a stalker
  16. Adrian_S

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

    I’m sorry to hear that mate! I see how hard you’ve been working (and I think we’re both at the legal cheek travers event right now lol)! You’ll grab one soon!
  17. Adrian_S

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

    Thank you so so much! This is incredibly helpful!

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