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  1. jobhuntwarrior

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Applying for Hogan Lovells direct TC and currently struggling with this one question: tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector (250 words). It's been 2 years since I've graduated from uni and since I've started working, I've never had the chance to...
  2. jobhuntwarrior

    A little disheartened and really want to give up...

    Hi all, just wanted to come on and get some advice on what I should do (and vent just a little)... My background: I came to the UK as an international student to study law with a russell group uni, graduated with first class results in September 2022. I have been applying to vac schemes and...
  3. jobhuntwarrior

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! With a question like this: 'Real or fictional, who is your greatest inspiration and why?" It's not a very typical 'Tell me a time...' question... Would any others/TCLA team be able to provide directions on how to structure the response please? Let's say my mother is my greatest...
  4. jobhuntwarrior

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got my rejection too yesterday, although I was not told whether I passed my GBA at all, so I emailed and ask
  5. jobhuntwarrior

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied for Slaughters' Training Contract last autumn (it was due 30th Nov) and I still haven't heard from them, am I right to assume PFO?
  6. jobhuntwarrior

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from DLA, Ashurst, Hogan Lovells and Milbank?
  7. jobhuntwarrior

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello Jessica, I wonder if you could offer me advice on how to answer applications questions that asks about the firm's challenges and opporunities in the future? How many points should I mention and how should I structure my answer? Also I'd like to know how I should answer questions asking...
  8. jobhuntwarrior

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

    NGL I havent heard back post JS lol
  9. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Bakers rejection post VI *yay* (insert sarcasm) Still waiting to hear back from HSF and Mayer Brown. As an international student, it's very frustrating and it's an absolute fear that I'd not get a job here and at the end of the day I'd be deported back home. yikes
  10. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Does that mean they will have a even smaller intake then? since they're having to squeeze in spring scheme into the summer one all together?
  11. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Does anyone know if HSF automatically rejects you if you didn't pass their online test? Thanks x
  12. jobhuntwarrior

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

    That is so weird, I wonder why! I applied for summer but is still waiting on a reply from Mayer Brown. I wonder if I should assume PFO by now...It really frustrates me yikes
  13. jobhuntwarrior

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

    hi, is this for spring or summer VS?
  14. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Hi, want to know if this is for summer or spring VS?
  15. jobhuntwarrior

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

    fyi I've heard back and they've rejected me
  16. jobhuntwarrior

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

    I see, I guess because I did my test late due to adjustments, I should expect a longer wait then. But thanks a lot!
  17. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Hiya, was wondering if you mind me asking what types of question to expect for Baker's VI and how many questions there were? I am completing my VI this week and would really appreciate any advice. Thanks
  18. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Has anyone done Baker McKenzie's VI and would be able to offer advice on what to expect, with the number of questions and types of questions that appeared? thanks!
  19. jobhuntwarrior

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

    Would you mind me asking if you've then been offered an AC or whether you've been rejected after getting your feedback report? perhaps I should email them for the feedback report, but I just did my test last two weeks because of adjustments but I feel like I could give a longer wait. On the...
  20. jobhuntwarrior

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

    anyone knows how long it takes for HSF grad rec to send through a feedback report on the online test and to update on the application progress?

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