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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back from HSF post-test? Its been almost 4 months, and I'm sure its a PFO since many people have already had offers and ACs, but I'm starting to wonder if I should contact them
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Not me getting a VS offer yesterday and then only hours later testing positive for covid. Swings and roundabouts I guess? 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    TW Vac Scheme offer! I had my AC yesterday but wasn't expecting to hear back so quickly!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Still haven't heard from HSF post-assessment or Freshfields post-app... wish they'd just get on with it and reject me already tbh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Exact same for me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What's going on with Clyde & Co, are they still ghosting? Also does anyone know when W&C will send out VIs until, I still haven't heard from them and am praying its not going to be a PFO.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm in the same boat here... idk what to expect
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Still waiting on Clyde & Co, Freshfields, W&C, Links, and HSF (all summer vac apart from FF direct TC) - are these firms still ghosting everyone or should I be expecting PFOs soon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm here to join the Latham PFO partyyyy
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hmm it says I am kind of centre leaning towards less risky
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got the invite 17th Jan and completed it 19th Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Taylor Wessing AC!! They called me about an hour ago ☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    nope, post app/test. They really took their sweet time to get back to me.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ashurst PFO hereeee
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    My FF app was updated yesterday but I haven't received a WG invite from them. Should I be expecting a PFO from them? (This is for direct TC)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If I haven't heard from BM (post app), Latham (post test), or HL (post WG) by now should I assume its PFOs all around?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did you request the clyde feedback or was it automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm pretty sure I was asked Why A&O, why law etc - I think it was at the end of my case study interview once we'd wrapped up questions on the info pack.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I did the A&O AC last year but completely bombed it rip. Make sure you practise doing a few case study interviews (I think TCLA has a few?). I would definitely say to brush up on commercial awareness - you'll want to bring in relevant stories when talking about the case study. The...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Still waiting on HSF and Links summer vac (among many others) - since their deadlines were so early should I assume its a PFO?

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