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  1. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yeah I had an email response from grad rec confirming it!
  2. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had a similar experience and just withdrew on my online portal and then someone from grad rec rang me later in the day to ask whether it had been an accident. I told them that I had decided the firm wasn’t right for me but thank you for the consideration and they were really really supportive...
  3. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! The dates I was offered were March 23rd, 28th or 31st
  4. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    And we have the same good taste in usernames :cool: fingers crossed I will see you there!
  5. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got the top band for applied verbal intellect and the middle band for applied numerical intellect, then Grit:4, Applied Intellect: 9, Creative Force: 7, Digital Mindset: 6 My email only came through half an hour ago so don't give up hope ! 🤞
  6. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Gateley Assessment Centre!! I am having a rollercoaster of a week after my rejection on Monday 😅 (Manchester office for anyone still waiting to hear - completed the VI end of Jan!)
  7. legalgemma

    Irwin Mitchell Vacation Scheme & Training Contract Application 2024

    I got an AC offer this evening at 6pm, for Manchester office. I did my VI back in December :)
  8. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!) however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be...
  9. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thanks so much to you all :) I put on trusty Take That's Greatest Hits and it powered me through. Really appreciate the support!
  10. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    hi team, hoping for some advice / a pick me up. just had a brutal post-VI rejection from my top choice law firm, and have an exam starting in an hour. does anyone have any tips on how to quickly sort my mindset out so i don't screw the exam?
  11. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thanks for the tip!! I've just logged into my portal, now we wait...
  12. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Obsessively refreshing my emails waiting for my IM PFO to come through
  13. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven't heard of any! Their instagram is @shoosmithsgrads and they post loads of helpful stuff on there
  14. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They screen applications before the deadline but they said at the Insight Evening that any application that is submitted before the deadline is considered!
  15. legalgemma

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Research them through the firm's website / LinkedIn to make sure you are aware of their practice areas and specialities! Either have specific questions to do with that area or at the very least have a solid understanding of what it is so that if they ask anything to do with it, you can make some...

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