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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    14th March for 2025 intake :) Thank you everyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just wanted to share.... 3 application cycles later and I have received a TC offer from Freshfields!!! Wanted to thank everyone for their words of encouragement and support throughout the years- I joined the forum August 2021, disappointed with my first application cycle in my second year of...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    do you know when they had their AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I've been asked to complete my written task again for Freshfields because there were technical difficulties in receiving it. Seems odd because after submitting it, I received a confirmation from the website that they had received my submitted document. Has anyone had the same issue?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    does anyone know how freshfields communicates outcomes post ac- do they call for rejections too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Taylor Wessing Summer Vacation Scheme offfffer!!!!!!!!!!! feeling so blessed and happy :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Love the floating hearts on the forum. Makes up for the lack of love law firms are showing me hahah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they give 30% of vac schemers a training contract offer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    any news from withers this week post tests?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    as Jack Harlow would say, Am I fancy enough? Am I dancing enough? Am I handsome enough? Tell me right now, so I can be enough
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Manifesting good news from Reed Smith for all of ussss!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    just got the call- DENTONS SPRING VACATION SCHEME offer!!! after 2 rejections in a row post AC this cycle, I was starting to doubt if i could land a scheme again and was losing confidence- just got to keeeep goingg
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You will get these opportunities again- if you made it to AC stage for 2 highly competitive law firms, both you and your applications are strong, and more opportunities will come your way for sure! All you have to do is just stay optimistic and resilient and keep going- you got this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I had 2 rejections post AC's this year as well so can definitely relate to how you feel. I initially felt like I must be doing something wrong and i was disappointed that I was 'throwing' away these opportunities. Honestly, its important to reflect and think personally about where you felt you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    has anyone heard anything from fieldfisher post test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    news from irwin mitchel post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Withers cappfinity assesment invite! Does anyone know if there is a video interview element to it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    they dont have a grad rec specific number- you can call their London reception number which is on their website and they can transfer you to grad rec. Good luck trying to get in touch with them though, I've called them several times over the last few weeks in order to get feedback on my AC back...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    JUST TO CONFIRM- for Brown Rudnick only people who have finished LPC/SQE by september 2023 can apply, right?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My Linklaters portal says that my application is on hold but candidate review has been done as it has been check-marked- anyone know what that means?

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