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  1. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Pinsent (6 hour AC in person) prepped for a good 3 weeks and I was on holiday, I took my iPad and read Ziplaw everday. On my 7 hour flight back to the UK I purchased WiFi and worked solely on AC prep, my interview and case study were my top strengths in my AC, I got a PFO as I didn’t complete...
  2. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to 58 firms so wouldn’t be able to name them all lmao but look into firms that have niche areas/lower salaries? I know Bakers, Howard Kennedy, TLT, HFW, Orrick, Dentons, Eversheds, Trowers, RPC and Farrer all have direct TC applications. To name a few. Definitely look on Legal cheek...
  3. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Wow thanks guys/girls/humans defo gonna look into it! I would be doing vac schemes 2-19th April for both of them so pretty full one like you’ve said. Well done @Aga123+ on your VS last year. Will talk to my line manager on Monday to get her views on it and then face my main manager following...
  4. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I get your point! But I didn’t get my VS scheme easily. I’ve had multiple rejections this cycle 47 to be exact. I gave up in December after a PFO post TI From Fieldfisher as I fumbled it soo hard. I stopped applying and didn’t come on the forum for weeks as it knocked me down a few pegs. I saw...
  5. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    47 Rejections latest rejection - BBC Hardest rejection - Pinsent Easiest rejection - DLA piper Ghosted me - Stephenson Harwood + Mofo :( Best graduate recruitment - Simmons + Farrer & Co Tedious Application process - BBC (App, Test, VI + written task, 1,000 word written task + AC if you're...
  6. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    you've done amazing this cycle!! Please do keep us updated with your VS experience :)
  7. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You had a successful cycle with 2 offer!!! well done :)
  8. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wow thanks Jaysen that’s amazing!! Is there a minimum term to the offer or can we cancel whenever we wish? :)
  9. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    47 Rejections latest rejection - BBC Hardest rejection - Pinsent Easiest rejection - DLA piper Ghosted me - Stephenson Harwood :( Best graduate recruitment - Simmons + Farrer & Co Tedious Application process - BBC (App, Test, VI + written task, 1,000 word written task + AC if you're lucky) VS...
  10. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!! Really appreciate it x
  11. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    47 Rejections latest rejection - BBC Hardest rejection - Pinsent + BBC Easiest rejection - DLA piper Ghosted me - Stephenson Harwood :( Best graduate recruitment - Simmons + Farrer & Co Tedious Application process - BBC + Linklaters AC invites - 4 Applications remaining - 9 Yeah I knew this...
  12. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    BBC PFO after 4 stages and no AC😡
  13. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Axel! I appreciate it :)
  14. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The week of doom and many app results: Simmons - Wednesday Shoosmiths - Friday Goodwin - Friday hopefully BBC - Friday hopefully Farrer - Next week Monday If I don’t get 1 place my cycle is over 😓
  15. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I tick every box you’ve just mentioned so I know how hard you worked to get to that stage and how awful it is not getting that offer when you performed to a decent level for it! This is my advice and it’s probably not the best…. Realistically you can’t change the outcome and if she got that VS...
  16. Legalstalker

    From Campus to Cubicle: Miss Piggy's Journey 🐽

    Yass I feel you on that I cut friends off for that reason or limited my time with them! slight rant but I also get that vibe from ppl on this forum too! soo many will message asking for help and then you help them and they ignore they can’t even say thank you it’s disgusting. i‘ve had people...
  17. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nicee assuming you only decided to go for US/MC/SC? Did you get a Goodwin interview Or is it TC app? I reckon Mofo has Ghosted if they haven’t replied as it has been mentioned some have interviews and they’re nortious for need replying (I’ve put them as pfo myself)
  18. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    February has been a crazy month on TCLA 1. Penine valley sparked controversy on D&I leading to their removal and a huge debate 2. Someone mocked another person for reapplying to the same firm that rejected them??? 3. Someone spilt water on themselves having a terrible AC! (You got this girl)😭...

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