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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    for a question like 'tell us about a commercial issues and why it interest you' Should we link it back to the firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Losing hope for WC, Dechert and Travers. No reply or holding email post app
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone got a reply from Travers Summer and WC Spring? I applied in dec (20/12) still have not heard anything
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone applied to W&C Summer VS in December? any response?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    would choose neutral option here..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    how was the interview? was it based on competency or motivational
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Very disappointing ngl Wondering what the webinar to fix your TC apps would be about (Tip #1 go to Oxbridge)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ya breaking hearts before v-day. classic
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    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi Paul - a quick question. How many students are there on the Spring VS? Also, will the interviews for Spring VS be concluded by mid-Feb?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone who gave Mayer Brown test: Do you have to correct the punctuation in the spelling check section too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from dechert summer vs post app?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Wish Shearman and WC did the same - the waiting time is just too much now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone got a rejection from shearman spring vs or W&C summer VS
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Some of the people are waiting on an interview invite or rejection
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    i would talk about my trying my luck in this application cycle - hahah really cant fight fate
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any news from shearman, mischon & WC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    'fast-track myself to AC' jk
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    A bit confused whether to apply for HFW VS or Direct TC.. as im v late for VS app.

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