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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Gateley PFO Post Vacation Scheme. Next cycle here we come lol 🪖
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HSF Summer. No news is likely good news!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HSF Summer. No news is likely good news!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you happen to know what specific date it was, please? I also received mine on November 12th, so I am trying to "estimate" whether they have not gotten around to reviewing my application yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could I ask when you received the benchmark passed email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was the HSF PFO for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shakespeare PFO after test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear that! Was this the Spring or Summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry about the result. How long did you have to wait since doing the WG test to get the result?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you know if you have to complete the Linklaters WG before the deadline on the 12th as well?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On the written application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anybody heard back from HSF Summer VS after the "Benchmark achieved" email?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Post VI. I heard some AC's were already being held, so I was expecting this PFO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shakespeare test invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Finally got the FF PFO post WG 🤝
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Any advice for a Macfarlanes AC? Any advice at all would be appreciated! ✅

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