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  1. Izzy1026

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi! I have just received an interview invitation for Slaughters TC. Has anyone here done it before? Would really appreciate some tips and advice
  2. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Slaughters TC Interview invitation! Anyone has any tips? I will be eternally grateful
  3. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When a firm asks you to "outline" something (eg. why you are interested in a particular commercial topic), is it ok to have the response in succinct bullet points instead of a paragraph?
  4. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can I dm you to ask about your Covington application?
  5. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Started applying for WVS back in early September and so far it has been a really intense one and half months. Just want to summarise my journey and progress here, hopefully can serve as reference for others: My second-year results were delayed because of marking strike so I suppose many of...
  6. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It took about 48 hours for me to get mine! Not sure if it is automatic
  7. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed them last week to update them on my second-year grades (just got them because of marking strike) and they replied very speedily. Think they might still be reviewing apps?
  8. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells after WG?
  9. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who applied tp NRF WVS, how long did it take for you to receive information on the test? Submitted mine last Thursday but haven't received anything so far
  10. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I submitted on 9 Sept, received the link to test on the same day. I received an email saying that I passed it and have been moved to the next stage on 11 Sept
  11. Izzy1026

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Rejected by HSF for winter vs this morning (after passing the test). I don't know what went wrong because genuinely I thought it was one of my strongest applications.... I also applied to Disputes Open Day thinking I can use it to get more insights before AC (yes I was overly confident, I...
  12. Izzy1026

    Application assistance - from BCC at A-Level to a TC at a top 25 firm

    Congratulations! So glad to see your hard work paying off and thank you for the encouragement. Do you have time to answer a few questions about OC TC app? I attended their insight scheme last year and want to apply directly to TC this year. I'm wondering if that will make me less competitive...
  13. Izzy1026

    Confused about TC deadlines and conversion options for non-law students

    Hi there, fellow non-law student here and I'm facing the exact same situation. I did not apply for Vac Schemes in my second-year because I was focused on getting my grades up and trying to explore opportunities in other industries like consulting. Also the firms I wanted did not take non-law...

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