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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i am personally waiting to hear back to see if i got to the VI stage for manchester - searched my emails in case i missed something but nothings turning up😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from DLA Piper for manchester at all? feels like ive been waiting for years😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've just applied, so doing their blended assessment asap:)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone got any insight on the Pinsent Masons blended assessment/VI? VI are what I'm worst at so I'm terrified to take it😭 (general VI tips are also welcome, any help is much appreciated!!!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am having this issue as well! I have emailed the early talent team so will keep on trying and wait for their response
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They've not contacted me yet about anything since I submitted my original application. Kind of why I'm stressing haha as just left in the dark and obviously the first one is in a week!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not necessarily VS but has anyone heard back from Bristows for the IP workshop yet? Thanks in advance, I'm stressing <3
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    2Birds PFO - basically said in the email that I applied too late and they'd filled the spaces haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, long shot but has anyone heard from 2Birds, Dentons or Linklaters? Radio silence is killing me!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, has anyone heard anything from Dentons, Linklaters or Bird & Bird? Thanks !

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