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

    I haven't heard anything either, but I have used this email address in the past when contacting them: [email protected]
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Through to the NRF WVS AC!! If anyone has been through the process before, any tips or advice would be much appreciated :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, for reference: I applied on the 9th September, was invited to complete the Watson Glaser on the 1st October, and was invited to the video interview this morning (26th October). So if there is any continuity, you will be waiting about 3 weeks or so before you receive the Watson Glaser...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you very much for this advice. I have found out through the forum that I am not the only candidate to whom this has happened, so I will start your suggested process straight away.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I attended an assessment centre at BCLP in the middle of August. I was unfortunately unsuccessful, but asked for feedback shortly afterwards. I received no response so 3 weeks later (mid September), I sent another polite email requesting feedback again. I received an automatic email...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh my, that is a delay! What sort of response did you get after that length of time?!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry, me again! Did they also mention to whom you address the cover letter? Is it to graduate recruitment, or a specific individual? Many thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone applied to Cleary Gottlieb yet? If so, do you know how many words or what sort of length the firm prefers their cover letter to be? The application page doesn't stipulate a length. Many thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You're right, that's the only question (I was also surprised like you when I applied/ thought I was missing the other half of the application form somewhere!).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it definitely going ahead at all? I can't seem to locate any up-to-date information on their website.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Asil, I think it would be pretty difficult to discuss a merger or acquisition which has yet to be announced! My approach would be to talk about a recent M&A, like you suggested, and link it to the firm if possible. Best of luck :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Esporia, @Melanie97 and @LEL. Congratulations all on completing your Forage programs! However, you cannot reference these as work experience. Forage has a very strict policy on this, as do the partnered firms which run these programs through Forage. The following is quoted from their...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can you go back to a previous page on the Allen & Overy vac scheme application? I can't seem to get anything up other than the page I am currently filling in.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, just wondered if anyone had heard anything from HFW post app?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi everyone, I just wondered if anyone had just taken part in the first Stephenson Harwood vacation scheme this summer? Thanks :)

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