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    Skadden AC

    Just wanted write on here as I have an AC with Skadden in the coming weeks. Could anyone give me some insight on what the exercises were like esp the written and the group exercise? It is my first ever AC and ı am feeling v nervous! Feel free to PM!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I sent it off on the 6th of January, bit of a long shot tbf
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    it says book one slot for each exercise and all the slots were different days for each exercise so Im assuming you can do them on different days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hi @Jessica Booker I had a question regarding references. I have provided professional and academic references for some of my apps but since then my professional reference said he is too busy to give them in the new year. I have someone else happy to do it instead, am I ok to email grad...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone heard back from Latham for a summer scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No it was last night around 7pm I think!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    macfarlanes AC!! my first one so a bit nervous, any advice is v much appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    yes got the same exact message last night, not sure if that means we are kept on hold?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone heard back from EY about their experience day for the legal scheme? Did the tests in November and still waiting to hear back.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    20 mins exactly I think, might be cuz I ramble though lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hey everyone, I applied to latham mid-november and still haven't heard back. should I assume a PFO? or could they just be sending them out in batches
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know how long it takes w&c to get back to you after the application has been submitted for the summer vac scheme? is it after the app deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know if baker mckenzie is rolling?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes! It consists of potential scenarios that might arise with partners/associates when working on a pro bono case and they ask you to rank your answers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone completed the latham and watkins behavioural assessment before? just got the email and the description seems a bit vague. thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone have the same situation where simmons & simmons did not even communicate me a PFO for their winter vac scheme that is happening this week?? is this normal since grad rec told me an outcome would be sent
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they said mid january after all TIs were finished I think!

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