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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Shoosmiths reserve list for vac scheme and TC AC last year, never had any spaces. This year flat out rejection, great! 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths vacation scheme waiting list, has anyone heard from them? starts next Tuesday.. 0 hope
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Their website says 26 overall for all offices every September, so I can't imagine many if they have 12 offices in UK and NI :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Only 3 places for London! Birmingham is the most with 9. Unfortunately they don't take many for their vac schemes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    wishing us both luck then someone cancels, hopefully, the reserve list isn't too long!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shoosmiths reserve list for Milton Keynes.. :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have too! what office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Come on Shoosmiths :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Highest: Adaptability and credibility. Lowest: personal responsibility
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still awaiting a response from Jones Day - Applied 3 days before the deadline for the spring VS. Pressume PFO as everyone is getting interviews?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Skadden VS, PWC VS, Shearman open day all PFO 🤕
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    Spring Vacation Schemes - 2.2 Extenuating circumstances

    I originally wanted to be a fashion buyer so took a course at UAL (BTEC) and then did a foundation year In business before transferring to law and received a 2.1. My first-year grades are quite average, low 2.1 in legal studies and contract, 58 in criminal (struggled with criminal it just...
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    Spring Vacation Schemes - 2.2 Extenuating circumstances

    Hi all, I am currently in the process of applying for spring vacation schemes. I, unfortunately, have experienced a range of extenuating circumstances throughout my university degree which I have evidence of and my university was informed. My second-year grades are incredibly poor as I had...

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