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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any updates on Latham Singapore VS? Massive congrats. What number cycle are you on?
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    Unsure what to do - feel like a failure

    What about finding a role as a paralegal in a high street firm, qualifying there and then with a few years of exp moving into the type of law firm that you are now after?
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Simmons email was sent on Fri 9 Feb
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    I'm also awaiting HL and Hill Dickinson and have the WBD assessment to do. (I didn't apply to Kennedys. I applied to Simmons and sat their test, but they responded "we are now at capacity for our Summer Vacation Scheme and are unable to progress your application to the next stage of our...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Number 6: (6a) Start a Tik Tok/Linkedin/Instagram or YouTube page telling people who have been rejected from TCs, how to get TC's even though you may not (when you start the post) have a TC yourself. (6b) Get 10K followers. (6c) Get a TC yourself. (6d) Tell everyone who still hasn't got a TC...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    My Application Summary Credits: @Legalstalker FYI: a mixture of winter, spring and summer vacation schemes + a few direct TCs Total applications this cycle ~ 47 Rejections post app: ~ 10...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have any idea when Stephenson Harwood usually get back to applicants with regards to their Spring and/or Summer Vacation scheme?
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    I'm very happy for you. You've put in the work. The 47 rejections were likely hard to take as any rejection is. You could do both VS's, but would you be too tired for the Goodwin VS? That is the one that leads to a conversion and so thats the one to focus on. I personally think I would do both...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just being more specific, linking it to the work of the firm and why you are interested in it and how your skills meet it So before I would regurgitate what I found on the website etc... Example: You are an international firm with 35 office's around the globe which really interests me BECOMES...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'd love to join. I learn with every application I make and at each stage I get to... But it would be great to just be a one-and-done applicant. I know several people who got a TC within just 5 applications. I get through post-app for most firms, can get through case studies, can get through...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Weightmans PFO Tried to diversify my applications this year and applied to Weightmans Leeds Office I thought it was a safe option. Obviously not, lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    15 - but that's a mix of Vacation Schemes and Direct TCs FYI: I do try and apply early, and not on the deadline day...so I suspect many people will have these same firms in future (e.g. Baker McKenzie) PLUS: someone asked about dealing with rejections... I deal with a rejection by writing...
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Sounds like a great scheme... I don't know why you would quit, but I have had jobs that I hate, and just cant bear to turn up to, so I dont envy you... Excited to hear what you decide to do :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who got the Akin PFO post test and for those who got to the TI stage, what were your test strengths and weaknesses?
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Perhaps she just said that because she can see you are not engaged in the role. I'd go travelling...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What does this mean? That I passed the assessment but they just don't want to employ me😝 Anyone else get this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    “These placements are for those looking to gain experience in a City practice and will give participants experience of life at the firm and the work our lawyers do“ Work placements (Law Careers Net) “...specifically target students that meet our diversity priority criteria ie BAME, social...
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    Spontaneous TC Journey

    SH is ghosting everyone...lol We are all still in with a chance :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Buyer side: Having the regulatory approval will most likely increase the price. If you have already negotiated a price pre-regulatory approval, then the seller cannot increase it. Property example: If you are selling land, and Buyer 1 is a house builder and has the intention to build 1000...

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