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Recent content by Tclarocks123

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How nice of Links to put me out of my misery
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ropes PFO. Happy Friday all.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for this response. I am quite resilient and I do want this. But have been out of commission for weeks. Definitely will try to get one out this week as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you have not received an AC this cycle ... how are you staying motivated?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I have done the programme twice and can shed some light. So on my internship a girl started two weeks late as she was finishing her VS at HL. They were really understanding of this even though it was not a law firm so I reckon if its a firm it would be even easier. Essentially, speak with...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you are in a financial position where you can go for it then you should as these experiences can sometimes open doors !! But if not do not punish yourself if unpaid work is not feasible. I know people with offers who have worked in a pub and did not volunteer a day in their life. Use what you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Agreed. Infact a partner at a US firm said to me once she prefers candidates with this exact experience because it shows they have grit and are willing to work hard. My experience is mostly corporate and they did not make me an offer. So please ignore this Linkedin post @l789
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PW test submitted. Applied on the deadline. High end of numerical and verbal intellect. Scores were 6,4,4,7. Idk what they are looking for really. Hopefully I have it. Good luck everyone still working through the test this week.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Latham finally put me out of my misery bright and early this morning. BTW are NRG students applying to firms with an Alevel requirement? If yes, can you share which firms you have progressed with?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    TC. I missed my SJT deadline :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Freshfields rejection. Not sad though. Happy Monday guys :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu could I please get some advice on video interviews? Would also love to hear some thoughts from my peers who went from failing VIs to passing. Have received VI PFOs from Clyde & Co, DWF, Reed Smith, Baker McKenzie & CMS. So all tips welcome...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sounds like why shoosmiths to me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same. Then the W&C PFO followed less than an hour later. If anyone knows where I can head for the ground to swallow me up. Please lmk :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I have never missed a deadline before now. I still cannot believe it has happened. Thank you for responding.

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