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

    does anyone know how long it usually takes Slaughter and May's GR team to reply to emails - I emailed asking a quite an important Q about my offer on Thursday but was wondering how long is normal to wait for a response?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Slaughter and May VS!!! Thank you all for your tips 🎉🎉🎉
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much!! And congrats!! I got ahold of them today finally and theyre working on it for me 🎉🎉
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've called reception and they redirected me but the grad rec line just keeps ringing out :( I've left a message for them so fingers crossed they call me back...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received an offer from a US firm but am still waiting on slaughter and may to reply post interview. Their email to me says if I receive another offer to call or email them and it provides the number to call - but every time I call this number it just rings out. Any idea what I should do? I’ve...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone have any advice for Pinsent Masons' SWOT analysis? Never done one and have no idea where to start
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Omg hahaha thank you for the heads up!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    good to know, thank you! I have heard such a variety of experiences from people who have interviewed 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I only have one grade below a 65 (a 63) so is it pretty safe to bet that this is what they'll grill me on? 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Slaughter and May interview tomorrow! Any last minute tips? 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've just been offered a VS!!! but I have 3 other interviews, including one with an MC and 2 other firms i really like too. I have to respond to my offer as soon as I can but don't have the dates for the other schemes yet to know whether they will overlap - what are my options???
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    you get 30 secs to prepare each answer but none of the questions are overly complicated. Mainly just about why AG, why law etc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    AC for Cleary Gottlieb - this is my first ever AC, any advice??? 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thank you so much for this! I've noticed quite a few mistakes on firm sites too hahaha. Fingers crossed they don't mention it 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have an interview with Slaughter and May and have realised there was a spelling/grammar issue in my cover letter - is this something the partners might bring up? If so, how do I address it?😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! For the Scottish offices :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    does anyone know how long you have to prepare your answer for the AG voice interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Could anyone that has done the Dentons telephone interview shed some light on how it went and what it was like?

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