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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF Summer VS AC!!! Does anyone have any tips/ could refer me to any advice regarding the AC? I'd really really appreciate it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone's HSF summer VS app still under review😭 is that likely to just be a PFO at this point?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone could help me on this I'd really appreciate it: I received a vac scheme offer over the phone two days ago, and in my application I said either June or July would be fine, but due to some family circumstances I would much prefer doing it in June. Should I wait for a formal email...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone not yet heard back from HSF post app for summer VS? It says still reviewing,,, but its been so long :0
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is incredibly helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to collate this advice! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SVS! if anyone has experience interviewing with Slaughter & May, I'd really appreciate it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! Really close to the deadline haha, the 7th of December
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Slaughter & May interview!!! Does anyone have any tips at all for preparing for it, I would appreciate it :)

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