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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from NRF post-test? Completed the Arctic Shores assessment on 23 September, and haven't heard back since...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Trying to upload my cover letter for Sullivan & Cromwell but the error message “User is not authenticated to upload file” keeps appearing. Anyone else with the same problem?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any news from Paul Hastings?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! Which office was this for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if Forsters accept Vac scheme applications from final year law students? Their website is not clear
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, would I include a mentoring programme run by a law firm (where I received the mentoring) in the work experience section of an application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is interview the second stage after application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Latham & Watkins are still sending out VI invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Really confused about PwC.. They emailed stating that I’ve passed the VI but won’t continue with my application as I have not met the benchmarks for the role? Just annoying since I’ve passed the VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone still not heard back from Latham & Watkins since taking their online assessment? I got my feedback report on 23 December...

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