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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They are open until the 31st December 2023, as per the website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    *FINALLY* - Travers Smith Winter Vacation Scheme Offer 😄 - Received invite on Monday after interview last Friday Afternoon - quite a quick turnaround! Thanks for all the messages giving advice and the support from everyone :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Travers Smith WVS Interview offer for Friday! If anyone has any tips/experiences of Travers interviews, would be great to hear them. Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for this ! Saved me some time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    'Not required' is a bit vague though? Would grad recruitment see it as a benefit to have a cover letter attached? Unsure on this.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have once yes (unsure if it is a good idea, though). I mentioned someone I worked with during an internship, who was due to be training at a particular firm. I briefly spoke about how welcoming and collegiate the culture of their prospective firm was during her vacation scheme, and how varied...
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    possible 2:2 in first year, do i still apply for vac schemes in second year?

    I really don't think it's too much of an issue. Made good progress in VC applications with 61 average in first year, with some 2.2 modules. As long as you start second year well you should be fine..

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