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

    Hi! So the letter is limited to 2 sides aka there's plenty of space. I'd detail the following: Why law Why V&E specifically (is it the training structure? the strength in energy? people you've met?) Why you for V&E (transferable skills, relevant experiences...basically any way you can excel...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, this wait is tortuous (I interviewed on the 15th)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think earliest to hear back will be next week bc: 1. Saw on "Interview Experiences 2021 - 2022" that they only decide once everyone interviews...when i signed up for my slot i saw some until the end of this week (not sure if there were any slots for next week). 2. Grad rec told me to expect...
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    Vinson & Elkins, Video Interview, 2022

    I got invite on 31/1 for video interview to be completed by Feb 7.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just got invitation for video interview to be completed by Feb 7.

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