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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Seconding this, the thread for the VS deadlines is really good but would LOVE one for events
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    posting to join
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Macs PFO
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    You receive an invite to the AC (to my knowledge none have gone out yet) The SJT is not pass/fail its just about embodying the qualities/competencies they are looking for in a prospective trainee.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hey just wondering if anyone knows of a list of law firm application date starts. Easy to find deadlines, but I want to know what date they actually start accepting applications on.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Depends when you applied (e.g. friday at 7pm you won't get it till monday) Unsure as to why as it is automatic but I think someone actually has to click send. It was like this when I applied for OC, i applied around 29th Dec (everybody off for xmas/NY) and only got the test invite a few days...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is test automatic for Macfarlanes? Also what type of test is it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    yes approx 50% from direct tc
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    as commenter above mentioned, average age of qualification is late 20s/early 30s you are incredibly young and have a lot of chances, no point in giving up now you will get loads more pfos its not an indicator of your ability, this is to some degree all based on luck; people get 1-3 TC offers...
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    Low first year grades

    Doing the same course (finished PGDL and on summer break) You need to continue the degree. A dropped out of course is worth zero and even if you only scraped a pass it's worth infinitely more. Getting a TC is a marathon not a sprint. It's always worth it to continue a course! It's hard to...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    hobbies most likely
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    yes agree, most likely PFO but they haven't done all rejections yet to hedge themselves if something shambolic happens with written ACs bc i did see someone on here get a PFO post written assessment and we still have nothing - but in these things i prefer to be cynical rather than optimistic as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I got same email but honestly think it's still PFO bc why would we not be in the initial rounds of invites for written assessments etc. I'd love to be proven wrong though.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    same boat and seeing as in person interview invites have gone out and some of us haven't been given written exercise invites, i think it's a done deal unfortunately.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    pre-merger i think shearman was quite low, around 12
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    This is quite an open ended question as the economy is large and disparate. I would second the FT, it will take a while to start following the major threads of discourse surrounding the economy (most relevant to you will probably be, inflation/interest rates, m&a activity and any competition...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Would love to know but may as well just wait and see. They stated that they'll aim to get back to everyone by May 24th. Personally I think PFO is likely :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Of course but generally, the point of signing a contract is to stop you from accepting better opportunities.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm unsure to be honest and I think it'd depend on the contract, someone who has more knowledge of this area may be able to help e.g. Jessica Booker. However as a general rule you should be able to rescind but depends on the specific circumstance. But generally I would not go around signing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's not dishonest. As long as you don't sign a contract and don't take any money from the original firm there's literally nothing wrong with accepting a subsequent offer from a different firm if you want to. Also - why lie to the subsequent firm about an offer? Shows that you're of quality...

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