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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I recently did a vac scheme that I didn't convert (worked so so hard during it), and now have one coming up in Spring but am scared the same's gonna happen :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yup, it's genuinely appalling. Also some of the most amazing, smartest people I know (all POC) were rejected post interview, with basically no negative feedback, just the whole 'it's very competitive' excuse. Lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Went to a trainee panel, they were all Oxbridge or Durham
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    sullcrom pfo 😔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    hey!! when did you apply? xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey all, is it worth bringing up to grad rec that I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, so my performance in some assessments (ie negotiation exercises) may be affected by this on an upcoming vac scheme? I didn't convert my recent one because I needed to contribute more but I didn't disclose...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It took me just over a week to be offered but that was after chasing them up!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    cleary AC! does anyone have any tips 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ah no! I did see it took up to 12 days for people to get offers so hopefully you'll here by the end of this week?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't, I interviewed last week. Did the interviewer say anything about how long it would take? Mine didn't lol the wait is v stressful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    have sidley given out any vs offers yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know if it's a bad sign if an interviewer isn't taking notes? I did a Sidley interview and he was asking me technical questions about an article and wasn't writing anything lol maybe I'm overthinking
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How long do Sidley take to respond post interview? x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone still not heard back from SullCrom?? Lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    JD pfo post interview ):
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    was this with an offer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone who has done a Spring VS interview with Jones Day - what's the av response time?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes I think so - it's definitely my firm of choice!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I recently interviewed for a Spring vac scheme last Thurs but have an interview coming up for one with another firm in a couple of days - would it be okay to email grad rec to ask for a quicker response if possible or just wait a little longer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    do jones day take long to respond post interview? is it a call for offer / email for rejection?

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