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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, Does anyone know whether the work experience section of BCLP application should include positions of reponsibility/extra curricular alongside work experience? Thanks so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For A&O work experience section, would people advise putting all uni societies together in one experience section?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Linklaters have sent out AC correspondence yet for their summer vac scheme for people who aren’t fast tracked?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from Linklaters yet about summer vac scheme ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone without fast-track heard anything from Linklaters for Summer vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have this with S and M- applied early November and still haven’t heard
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied late December and also haven’t heard back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know anything about the DLA Piper portal updates. Mine updated yesterday but I haven’t had an email from them/ heard anything?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone still not heard from Slaughter and May? I applied early November and haven’t heard back yet- is it worth emailing grad rec?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied to Slaughter and May in early November. Does anyone know whether it’s strange that I haven’t heard back/ whether I should email grad recruitment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah still waiting aswell. Applied on the 2nd November so not sure whether to be expecting a PFO now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks so much for confirming!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't know- that's what is confusing me rn. I assume not but I was just wondering if anyone knew?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just submitted my application for DLA Piper. I know that the WG does not get immediately sent and takes up to ten days to come. Does anyone know if my application will still stand as the WG might be set to come through after the application deadline (30th December)? Can I do the WG test after...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone heard from slaughter and may recently?

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