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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    over the moon to say that after two years, 50+ applications, a load of interviews, 2 vac schemes and infinite rejections I have been offered a TC somewhere I love! I am so so so beyond grateful and wish everyone on here the best of luck. This process has made me feel very crushed on occasion and...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    re FF offers - it might also be that those who have heard had other offers and so they asked for an early decision?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I was hoping it wasn't standard as its a 'transfer my app across' rather than reapply type situation but I never know. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    did anyone receive this/does anyone know if this is a standard rejection or if this actually specific to me from Withers? Thank you for attending your recent interview for the position of Vacation Scheme 2022 (London). Further to your interview, we regret to inform you that your application...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was in the exact same boat (2020 grad) and knew it wouldn't be easy but didn't think I'd get so so so so many rejections and have zero success. was also demotivating because all of my friends trying to do law or consulting managed to get jobs at really great places and I couldn't work out what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    VS, applied just before the deadline and did their tests but aint a match apparently
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nice BCLP rejection to spice up my Monday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I will literally fall and stack it if I wear heels or at the very least will walk very embarrassingly so it'll be flat shoes for me. am with you tho - trying to work out what is appropriate but feel like/hoping people won't be too judgy
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    re HSF post-AC questions: sounds like they're busy atm but even without that added layer, I know of a couple of people who got their offer a good few days later so try not to read into the silence too much and congrats on the ACs!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    White & Case regret to inform me that.....hun I know the lyrics to these emails by heart now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @people who get v high Watson Glaser percentiles -- would anyone be willing to share how you manage to do well? I've done the free online practices and seen the thread on TCLA but its just not quite working. Wondering if anyone has any particularly helpful resources? Would be much appreciated...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @people who have ACs at Freshfields or people who get v high Watson Glaser percentiles -- would anyone be willing to share how you do well? I've done the free online practices and seen the thread on TCLA but its just not quite working. Wondering if anyone has any particularly helpful resources...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    thanks that's kind. will cross my fingers for you was by email
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    got my rejection today which sucks. gutted and losing hope tbh
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    had mine a week ago and still waiting to hear... had a similar vibe. v confusing. good luck!! lmk if you hear!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else heard nada from Ropes & Gray, Gibson Dunn, and White & Case? Congrats everyone getting ACs/offers!!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone heard from Macfarlanes for direct TC? Congrats everyone getting ACs/offers!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    and my bank details, potentially a kidney, anything you want GR hun xx

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