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  1. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do graduate recruitment teams review applications in the order they received it? Is it safe to assume a PFO when I see candidates progress to the next round when they applied on the same day or later than me? @Jessica Booker
  2. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i'm guessing the question asks regulating export and the argument is about allowing exports? so it technically did not answer the question
  3. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the test for Fieldfisher VS automatic? Havent heard from them since applying
  4. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    not me replaying the 'taylor smith everyone' meme in my head whenever i see travers smith lol
  5. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does Travers Smith open TC apps in the summer? still working on some apps due tmr so dont think i can make it today
  6. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    for oc's verbal reasoning test, is it the same format (18min 30qs) as the shl practice test? is the real test easier or harder? would really appreciate some insights:))
  7. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If a firm uses the exact same application questions, are we expected to make a lot of changes in our answers when reapplying? esp if it's direct tc and next cycle vs, which is only about 6 months apart.
  8. eleven14og

    My Journey to TC

    I will try to post on this thread every week to keep track of my progress Some new entries to the list: Macfarlanes - submitted & completed online assessment WFW - submitted DWF - submitted (literally 10 min ago lol) Updates on existing applications: Gowling - PFO post VI Taylor Wessing -...
  9. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would law firms prioritise external applicants for their vac scheme? I am currently contracting at a firm so cannot go the internal TC route. Having a hard time deciding whether to apply for VS or TC.
  10. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    cant seem to find where to put mitigating circumstances for wfw anyone has any idea
  11. eleven14og

    My Journey to TC

    Hi everyone The anxiety from VS apps kept me up so I decided to open this thread! I thought about creating this thread in November but it would be too embarrassed cuz i didn't submit any apps back then lol. I am an LLB graduate currently working as a paralegal. It's my second year on the...
  12. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long does it normally take to receive blended assessment invite from Simmons? I applied a week before Christmas and haven't heard from them since:(
  13. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I received plenty of emails from them re job openings (but mostly short-term doc review) maybe drop them an email to check?
  14. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Eversheds VI invite! applied on the deadline
  15. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    finally got pwc vi!! their weird no graduate visa rule apparently does not apply for ppl that haven't completed LPC/SQE ( cuz we will be on student visa before getting a work visa). If anyone on this forum got PFO'ed for that just email them! I got my vi invite a month after getting a PFO :)
  16. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone agrees allhires is much easier to use than vantage lol. i get vantage has a cute ui but why do i have to put everything in before i can see the application questions😠 also my home postcode is *invalid* just cuz it's not in the uk
  17. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    it's game based assessment for last cycle prob the same for this cycle. if you did the pwc gba before it is pretty much the same (pumping balloons, opening locks etc)
  18. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    gowling online test invite! didn't pass the test last cycle anyone has any advice :)
  19. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This may be a stupid question but how should we approach the exact same application question when reapplying?
  20. eleven14og

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Axel! GR confirmed they do sponsor visa

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