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  1. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I did!
  2. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    My Application Summary Credits: @Legalstalker FYI: a mixture of summer vacation schemes + a few direct TCs. Total applications this cycle ~ 20 Rejections post app: ~ 9 Rejections post 1st or 2nd stage: ~ 7 Awaiting to hear from: ~ 2 (BCLP TC & Hogan Lovells TC) SJT/VI’s still to do: 0 AC's this...
  3. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think we’ll have to agree to disagree! I know many people who graduated with 1sts, started their own societies and STILL could not manage to land any VSs/TCs. University prestige isn’t a crazy advantage anymore either. Those factors are absolutely null and void if speaking to the candidate...
  4. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I did my assessment super early in like October so I can’t really remember but look at the firm’s values and make sure your decisions align with them. There’s a document review exercise so attention to detail is key there too!
  5. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Started organising my notes (from firm events etc) the moment I booked my ACs. Then I made a checklist of what I needed to do, for example, book mock interviews, review notes from a particular event or research certain topics. I think I was in a period of “laid back” prep for like 2 weeks and...
  6. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t think this is necessarily true. You don’t need legal experience to be a competitive candidate. Legal experience is advantageous but not compulsory. I remember attending a firm event and a future trainee said the only job she had ever had was as a customer assistant at Sainsbury’s. But...
  7. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Someone said behind each offer, there are multiple rejections and I completely agree. Getting a VS isn’t easy for anyone! There are certain factors at play that may give people more of an advantage but I firmly believe everyone with a VS/TC offer has worked ridiculously hard for it in one way or...
  8. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    AHHHHHHHHH SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!
  9. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much and likewise!!😍
  10. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Fingers crossed our applications are good enough!
  11. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Passed the BCLP online assessment! Is this a guaranteed interview?
  12. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon PFO post VI. A bit gutted! But that’s the end of my cycle. Best of luck everyone!
  13. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! When did you submit your VI?
  14. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! Which scheme is this for?
  15. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I go in this order: 1. My name. 2. My current job title/status (if you’re a student, say so and say which course you are studying). 3. Career aspirations. 4. Why I have applied for the role/what I’m looking for. 5. A fun fact about myself/or a brief summary of my hobbies just so they know that...
  16. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Me too! Rather than holding out and making us think there’s a chance. Hogan Lovells did that with their LiftOff programme and it just rubbed me the wrong way. But yes cheering everyone on!!
  17. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Possibly! But best of luck too 🥹
  18. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly! They need to put me out of my misery asap 😭
  19. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ooof it’s looking like 2 PFOs for me today 😭
  20. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Okay I’ll keep refreshing my emails! Do you happen to remember what the scheme dates are?

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