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  1. LawfulRust00

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

    Invited to Taylor Wessing online game stage.
  2. LawfulRust00

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

    I think everyone is. As the deadline was 31 December and applicants are given 2 weeks to complete the test, I would imagine we will hear next week at the earliest.
  3. LawfulRust00

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those who have applied to Mayer Brown, how long did it take for you to hear back?
  4. LawfulRust00

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

    Like this post if you have an addiction to refreshing emails at 5pm on a weekday.
  5. LawfulRust00

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

    I would say something like ‘I have applied to firms with X, Y, Z common characteristics.’ Then list them.
  6. LawfulRust00

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

    List all the firms which are broadly similar to the firm you are applying to.
  7. LawfulRust00

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

    I was literally complaining to my girlfriend about how long Bird and Bird were taking to respond, I then proceeded to open my emails to find a PFO.
  8. LawfulRust00

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

    Bird and Bird PFO Post WG for Spring Vacation Scheme
  9. LawfulRust00

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

    Provide any additional information you would like them to consider alongside your application.
  10. LawfulRust00

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

    Re NRF, I was told not to expect a response until after NY, so don’t stress.
  11. LawfulRust00

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

    The worst thing about the weekend/bank holidays is that law firms aren’t reviewing our applications in that time. Like if you agree.
  12. LawfulRust00

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

    For DLA Piper, is every applicant invited to complete a Watson Glaser test regardless of their application? If so, how long does it take to receive the invite after submitting the application?
  13. LawfulRust00

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

    I applied for a TC at Bakers in April this year and I wish to apply for a Summer VS within the next month, is this a long enough gap? Thanks!
  14. LawfulRust00

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

    How long have Bird and Bird given summer VS applicants to complete the VI?
  15. LawfulRust00

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

    Congrats! Is this for Spring VS?
  16. LawfulRust00

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

    Did anyone else experience technical issues booking a TI for NRF/their TI subsequently got rearranged?

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