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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone. I have accepted a vac scheme at a firm that only recruits trainees through its vac schemes. As I am currently working full-time, I have limited annual leave days which means that I cannot complete any more vac schemes alongside the one I have accepted. When should I let the other...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thank you Axel! This is really helpful!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Slaughter and May TC interview invite! I would really appreciate any advice about how to prepare.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I wouldn’t give up hope yet. They did say they’ll be interviewing until the end of this month and I got notified about my interview roughly a week before it happened so there’s definitely still a couple of weeks for them to send out more invites!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Travers Smith VS offer!! Absolutely over the moon and more than happy to offer any advice if anyone has an upcoming interview with them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Travers Interview (applied on the deadline)! Would really appreciate it if anyone has any advice!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you!! I didnt go to the open day so applied roughly around the VS deadline and then I completed the WG within 5 days.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Linklaters AC for Summer! Would appreciate any advice as it's my first AC!

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