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  1. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! When did you get the email?
  2. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly! It takes one yes and separately, an application cycle will always change your perspective on a firm. The ones you seem to overlook for one reason or another may be the ones you end falling in love with (speaking from personal experience) :D
  3. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey don’t feel too bad! I had two TC interviews in December last year for a law centre and Accutrainee. I thought I did really well in both and was rejected from both. The law centre rejection was because my competitor had more experience (but all feedback was positive) and Accutrainee basically...
  4. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Questions I’ve asked: Work related: 1. (Assuming they’ve been at the firm for more than 10 years which most partners have been) What has kept you at the firm for so many years? 2. What are the biggest challenges of being a partner? 3. What are your hopes for the firm/your department over...
  5. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So far, 2 VS offers, still waiting to hear back from 4 (2 for TC and 2 for VS)
  6. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SPB said they’ll get decisions out a week before the AC. I applied for London which would mean I’m hoping to get a decision by 12th March at the latest
  7. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As early as 1 week post interview depending on the employer. Some employers may need you to undergo more rigorous checks such as security clearance which could end up pushing your start date back by a month or more!
  8. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sure! “I hope this email finds you well. Thank you again for your application for the 2024 Summer Vacation Scheme with Mishcon de Reya. We are currently in the process of reviewing all applications. This process is thorough and takes time as we are committed to giving every application the...
  9. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Really sorry about this! Was this for the TC and if so, when did you do your test?
  10. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Submitted my VI in the last week of December so quite early on!
  11. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Honestly! People have been getting them during the week and I’ve got it at 10 mins to 11 on a Sunday 🤣 I really hope it’s automated and not some poor soul working on a Sunday
  12. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mine literally came in at 22:50 😭 so maybe give it a minute
  13. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Finally got my Mishcon holding email 🤣
  14. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same here I’m very concerned 🤣
  15. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Good lord why have they taken so long 😭
  16. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So strange as I haven’t received any comms from them since completing my VI 😅
  17. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was this for the TC or VS? And post test?
  18. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are the HL PFOs for VS or TC?

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