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

    I really hope you have a good day and enjoy your TC! ;)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I do agree with some of the things you are saying, and I want to be clear that I haven't entertained the idea with any serious intention! For the sake of playing devils advocate, let's assume I wanted a TC at the firm which has now offered me a vacation scheme. Does it make you a terribly...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey! Yes, I applied on the 28th September. HSF is non-rolling though, so the date of application won't have made a difference surely? I emailed them about responses time and they said they were aiming to get back to everyone by this Friday, so you will hear soon :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, interested to hear people's views on this. I have just received a TC offer, which I am currently yet to accept. I have now just been invited to an assessment centre at another firm for a winter vac, is it acceptable for me to attend? To reiterate, I haven't accepted my TC offer and I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, interested to hear people's views on this. I have just received a TC offer, which I am currently yet to accept. I have now just been invited to an assessment centre at another firm for a winter vac, is it acceptable for me to attend? To reiterate, I haven't accepted my TC offer and I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Guys, I just received a TC offer from A&O and I just wanted to thank everyone for their support on here!!!!! Not only would I have been totally clueless going into the application and interview process, I also would not have been able to pick myself up from all the rejections I got over the last...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    T Thanks so much. Finding it so hard to motivate myself now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from HSF or Linklaters re Winter Vacs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just got rejected from an AC I thought went well. Makes me feel even worse about A&O AC which went badly! I guess its back to the drawing board for me lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just had my A&O interview and absolutely bombed it. Oh dear
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They said 2 weeks but because I have another AC tomorrow they would try get back to me sooner. Its only been 3 working days, so I'm probably being impatient...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know how long Slaughter and May take to get back to you after an AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When discussing a deal in the interview, does it have to involve the London office of the firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know what an invigilated online case study will entail? Does this mean I am allowed no notes?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When advising in an M&A case study whether the client should go ahead, do you justify this by linking the benefits of the target to the aims of your client?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do you have any recommendation of where to look for legal detail. FT is obviously good for overview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What is the best way to prepare for a case study? I feel like I've gone over everything but not sure what to do now.

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