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  1. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just finished it right now. Shouldn’t have spent like 3 weeks on the application. I will just try to apply to more firms now, definitely not making it to the next round. Verbal and logical reasoning I get but why do we need to have maths tests???? whatever man
  2. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How are you able to write all these applications I’m impressed or maybe I just work like a snail Ashurst application ✅ now the psychometric test
  3. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i talked with grad rec, they have removed their winter vac scheme for this year. you either apply for summer or direct tc.
  4. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it is usually better to talk to 3rd or 4th seat trainees as they can give more detailed insight in the firm. I don’t understand why firms have fresh trainees at the events
  5. Gg2001

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    HSF application has opened for winter: https://apply.candidats.io/f08a0d22-a1f6-43e8-85ff-571fe7258cd7? NRF winter: https://nrf.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Graduates/job/Winter-Vacation-Scheme-2024_R-2033-1
  6. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That does not go against their point though. Legal cheek could say 47% Russell group and majority of those would come from LSE / Durham / Warwick, people who got rejected from Oxbridge. Russell groups unis have their own hierarchy, not all of them are the same. Many people attending LSE / Durham...
  7. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s same for US and Magic Circle. Trainees on LinkedIn are either Oxbridge, LSE, UCL, Kings, Warwick, Bristol. Some exceptions from other unis but that’s their main cohort.
  8. Gg2001

    Prepping for next vac scheme/TC cycle

    Hi, I am planning to apply to 10-12 firms. Silver circle mostly, and I have narrowed based on their practise area expertise. For eg I am not interested in firms that specialise in immigration, private clients etc. I am leaning to firms with international reach as well, as I have gained...
  9. Gg2001

    My journey as an international student, plus an AMA

    Hi there, Would you be willing to have a chat or call privately? I am in the same position you were in. I graduated with a LLB last July, however I wasn’t able to secure a vacation scheme/ legal internship/ legal graduate job since graduating. I am currently going back to my home country and...
  10. Gg2001

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! How long after you completed the job simulation did you hear back From MB?
  11. Gg2001

    International student/Paralegal - Ask me anything

    Hi there, Thank you for talking about your background and being open to helping! I graduated last year however I have been unable to secure any legal assistant/paralegal roles on my graduate visa. I am currently going back to my home country to get some work experience there instead. How did...

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