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  1. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I second this. Unless you have other commitments, there is absolutely no harm in applying.
  2. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have but it was a PFO, I think no news is good news
  3. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Don't worry, I've seen people say before that grammatical errors doesn't necessarily mean it's a PFO, maintain hope!
  4. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, does anyone know if the Shepherd and Wedderburn tests include a video element?
  5. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have done 9 and plan to do 2 more. Finding it very difficult to balance all the tests and VIs as well as finishing applications (as someone on here has already said). Doing a VI and a test every day at this point
  6. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know of any resources to practice case study elements of an AC? I feel like other than general commercial awareness I don't really know how to prepare for it
  7. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Today's update: Addleshaw Goddard telephone interview invite! Also an invite for Ashurst's tests but that's automatic
  8. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you, and that's exactly my attitude! Shows how subjective these applications are and how the law firms can look for different qualities
  9. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I applied on the 19th of December!
  10. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    PFO from DLA Piper post application today, but also invited to next stage for Dickson Minto!
  11. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    You do get them automatically after sending your application in, but they are usually sent out every Friday!
  12. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How long did people have to wait to hear back after taking DLA Piper's WG please?
  13. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you, it was post application
  14. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Dentons PFO. Applied 20/12. My first rejection :(
  15. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Burness Paull Game based assessment invite!
  16. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, thank you for this! I think you may be right :)
  17. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was told at a university event they are not rolling basis :)
  18. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I know a friend who received a PFO within a week of sending it in, but I personally haven't heard anything. I suspect we won't hear back before the deadline
  19. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! How much time were you given to complete it? I'm worried based on when I have applied it will fall over Christmas :/
  20. law23

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! Just applied for the DLA Piper Summer Internship - can anyone tell me how long they had to wait to get a Watson Glaser invite for this scheme? Many thanks

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