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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh no
  2. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, does anyone have any experience or information about doing a vac scheme on a skilled workers visa? Would rather not lose out on my dream firm over visa regulations 😢.
  3. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Damn, i guess they really moved on it fast if they only finished ACs yesterday. Could never be me 😢
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone who has done the Weil AC this year know if they still do the in-tray exercise? They didn't say anything about it in the pre-AC call.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Weil post VI? Don't even care if it's an acceptance or rejection, just want to be able to move on with my life
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did the 14th of March
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie regarding the Summer Vacation Scheme after the AC?
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker, it is in-person. They are not running any virtual ACs from what I've gathered.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello @Jessica Booker, I just wanted to seek your advice. I have an upcoming AC this week, however I have fallen ill. I emailed the firm last week but only received a reply today that stated that there was only this AC slot available, and if I do not attend I would miss out on this opportunity...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I have my Clifford Chance assessment centre next week, anyone done it before have any tips or advice?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone who completed the Clifford Chance VI get confirmation that it was submitted?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if the Cleary Gottlieb Cover Letter needs the usual formalities like date and address? Also regarding the transcript do they want my actual university and school transcripts or is it okay if I organise them in a separate work document?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Vinson & Elkins VI! Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to prepare?
  14. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Got an AC invite for Freshfields direct TC! If anyone has any advice on their AC it would be very much appreciated!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys! I just got the Winston & Strawn interview! Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare/the structure of the interview? There doesn't seem to be a lot of info on them online.

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