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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    AC invite from Reed Smith - been waiting for about 1 1/2 months after the research questions
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you ! I’m just worried as I am in my final year and I have 2 vacation schemes in the summer. One which ends approximately 4 weeks before the other starts. The 2nd firm is my first choice and I’d like to do the scheme to experience the firms culture. Will I be able to ask for an extension...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Hey guys, quick question. What's the difference btw doing a vacation scheme in your 2nd and final year. Do you get less time to accept a TC offer if you are in your final year? I am a bit worried about this.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    For the VS and i did the test early Jan
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Does anyone have any tips for the Hogan Lovells AC? Anything will be appreciated !
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    When is your AC ? The closest one I could get was on the 5th of March. Really worried as they give offers on a rolling basis.
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    thank you! I applied on the deadline. I hope you get a positive response soon!
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Thank you! Its next week :) Thank you! It was 'on hold' before I got the invite :)
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    Linklaters 2019/20 Application

    Just got an AC invite for the direct TC! Does anyone have any tips ?
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    Hearing Back from Law Firms, Assessment Centres & Interview Tips - 2019 - 2020

    Hi Everyone, New to TCLA ! I just got an AC invite for the Linklaters Direct TC. This is my first AC this cycle but i had 2 last year and did a vac scheme at NRF(didn't convert this to a TC unfortunately). Does anyone have any tips for the Linklaters AC?? Thank you !

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