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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Lawyering13

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    What is the exact time for Baker McKenzie's Summer VS deadline? It says 1 Jan, but I would like to know the time. And does anyone know if they review all applications they receive since they review on a rolling basis?
    Pretty sure it’s 23:59pm - they’re “rolling”, but no decisions are sent until after deadline. I got the spring VS last year and applied 6h before the deadline.
     

    James Wakefield

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    Finished Reed Smith's VI and online test about 9 days back, just got an email today saying they will be in touch with an update soon. Also checking Reed Smith's application Q&A says they recruit on a rolling basis. Does this mean I got impliedly rejected? 😅
    They’re rolling but unlikely to be reviewing that many VIs over Christmas/New Years.

    I wouldn’t read it into too much.
     
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