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  1. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I'm in the same boat! Sent my app off in January and haven't heard since apart from the 'keep tight' email...
  2. Maddie R

    Free TCLA memberships

    Oh wow thank you! This really means a lot!
  3. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I got a post VI rejection last week.
  4. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I think they must've had some sort of glitch but I'll definitely let them know! The post is all good, I just find the whole situation quite amusing!:D
  5. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I’ve just received ELEVEN rejection emails from PwC - way to really drive home the point I guess!! These have been steadily coming in since about 8:30pm so who knows how many I’ll have by the morning to be honest:rolleyes:
  6. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    CONGRATULATIONS!! That is absolutely incredible, we can't wait to hear all about you flourishing on that TC :D
  7. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you so much, you are honestly an incredible human being. I really appreciate the support and I am positive you will go and do even more amazing things! It really helps to have this forum around.
  8. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you - I hope that we both hear some good news soon!!!
  9. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you, it's really hard to keep positive through it all. I'm really glad to have found this forum because I know everyone here understands the struggles! I just have to keep working hard at it and hopefully my time will come!! Best of luck with your applications Helena!! :)
  10. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Macfarlanes PFO :( Starting to feel super discouraged with applications and now with university too! Don't have much hope for the remaining firms I'm waiting on but I've been looking at just becoming an au pair for a year or something, honestly not sure if there's even any point attempting to...
  11. Maddie R

    Deadlines are coming! £10 Amazon vouchers for five aspiring lawyers

    @Alice G - super helpful all the time!
  12. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hmm oops I may seem to have gotten this mixed up! Daniel's link really helps though so I'd check that out!! (ps - why is this so complicated haha)
  13. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Competency: Why law? Why X firm? What do you think about X commercial issue? Basically testing your knowledge and competency of the legal profession and why you want to enter it. Behavioural: How would you react in X situation? How can you draw on your experiences to help you with X? These will...
  14. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Hey, I just posted a quick summary of what the test is like on this thread https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/pwc-online-testing.1170/#post-8369 - hope that helps!
  15. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Thank you, that puts the timeframe in perspective a bit!! I'm sorry about your PFO but there are bigger and better things to come! :)
  16. Maddie R

    PwC Online Testing

    Yes - it's a game based assessment with I think 11 mini games. The last two are verbal and numerical tests with quite a short time limit so make sure you are efficient and watching the clock! For the games they don't test whether you win or not but rather how you respond to problems and...
  17. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    Since Skadden have extended their vac scheme deadline I decided to send in my application after all - has anyone here applied and received an AC? I was wondering roughly when they are being held and how long the firm took to reply post app? Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!
  18. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I think it depends on the firm - the vast majority seem to call but some will send out an email! They usually let you know at the AC which way they will be contacting you. If you are unsuccessful it is most often an email however. Hope this helps!!
  19. Maddie R

    Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019

    I got an email today saying my application was under review!

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