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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any Ropes and Gray AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does Ropes and Gray send out PFO’s in batches?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry for everyone that got a Freshfields PFO :( Were they for the direct TC or the SVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know what time Ropes & Gray is due?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haven’t heard anything myself but I’ve seen people be invited to written exercise. I also received an email saying to expect to hear back by feb
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any Freshfields AC invites or PFO post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have a ziplaw subscription?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I banged out the CC practice test and also FF practice test and then focused on areas I scored the lowest in by doing assessment day practice tests! Good luck!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry about this! Was it post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any Freshfields SVS AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied for the VS and submitted everything, I feel like if it wasn’t relevant they wouldn’t have put it there. Maybe try email/call to see just in case.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im not entirely sure but most likely staggered. Again not sure, sorry
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No, but from past experience they usually give out PFOs after the inital offers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear back from Freshfields SVS Post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it depends on the firm. When I went to HSF’s open day they made it clear not to use bullet points and to write in full what you did and what skills your gained etc. Some firms don’t mind a CV style work experience section. To be safe I’d say to use STAR and quantify any results you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats!! Was this for their summer vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear anything from Freshfields Post WG?

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