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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    To add onto the incredible points already made - we had to pitch to a client as a VS assessment and something we were asked about was how the firms DEI, sustainability, etc. aligns with the client's values (and so why the firm was a great fit beyond the legal ability), so definitely something...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Those who converted their VS at Bird & Bird this past summer were offered to start their TC earlier if they were eligible to
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I don't personally know that info but it was talked about on the 2023-24 thread so might be worth a look there. I think there was also a thread elsewhere on TCLA about it :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They do - just very few each year in the past (but take into account they only take ~18 trainees in each cohort too). They definitely prefer people do the Vacation Scheme and those who are successful with direct TC apps seem to either have not been able to do a VS or have experience in law from...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Next stage (written exercise) for Ashurst direct TC!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    When you open the link, it sends you to the portal to find the actual link. It gives you your exact deadline in the portal I think!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much! That’s one worry about switching courses gone now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone (especially @Jessica Booker because your insight on this would be great)! For context, I’m currently a full time MA Law (Conversion) student and have a VS offer for the summer. However, I’m currently thinking of switching to the PDGL (rather than the MA) and doing it part time...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm pretty sure SH don't have ACs this year for Vacation Schemes! They recruit for the VS from SJT/VIs and then you go through an AC during the VS for the training contract offer. If you apply for a direct TC though, you'll have an AC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats!! Out of curiosity, did they call or email? I know they have called in the past but that was also when they had ACs
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Apparently SH are still reviewing apps/VIs for the spring scheme that starts in 2 weeks (so those that applied for summer I would not worry that they haven’t sent anything yet)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    At what point is everyone calling it a PFO for SH Spring scheme based on not hearing anything?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nothing yet! They didn’t get back by the deadline they said in a reply to my email a few weeks ago (that deadline was a week ago) and haven’t had a response to a follow up I sent yesterday yet. Somebody on a PM said they’d heard of some PFOs being sent already though I think but I haven’t seen...
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    It’s good to hear that they are actually getting back to people though because I was debating...

    It’s good to hear that they are actually getting back to people though because I was debating when to call it a PFO without hearing back (bc I’ve seen they ghost people??)! Hopefully also a good sign! This is testing my memory…I think it was also why SH & why law, but I was asked about...
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    I haven’t heard anything yet! Giving it until the end of this week to allow for delays and then...

    I haven’t heard anything yet! Giving it until the end of this week to allow for delays and then I’m either gonna email again or assume PFO, depending on whether others have heard!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes I already have. She said we would hear by end of last week and I haven't heard of anyone hearing yet. As per the most frequent advice I see for not hearing back on time on here, I plan on emailing again towards the end of this week if we don't hear anything to allow for delays :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The wait to hear from SH for Spring is literally killing me. I just want a decision so I know if I can go on holiday earlier or not at this point 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard of anyone hearing from SH today about the spring VS? Trying to figure out if it's me or if they just didn't stick to the timeline for some reason & it'll be next week now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed two weeks ago and they said we’d hear within the next two weeks (of which the last day would be today)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The Student Lawyer is normally open to new writers! It's not a huge commitment (write as much or little as you want mostly) and it's certainly helped me with my writing

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