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  1. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There’s no VI for Linklaters
  2. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I read it as just the cover letter, but I don’t think you have to fill the 2 pages (last year mine was about 1.5 pages and I got through to the VI)
  3. Zi48

    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Yes, I did my WG on 14/10 so I’m not that hopeful
  4. Zi48

    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Are you all still waiting to hear?
  5. Zi48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would wait, they are doing first stage interviews till the end of the month and they don’t give that much notice before the interview
  6. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF lets you apply again if you didn't make it to the AC, their FAQs say: "If you’ve taken part in an assessment day and were unsuccessful, please wait 12 months from the date of your original application before reapplying. However, if you were unsuccessful at the application stage you can...
  7. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven’t applied yet so I'm not sure, sorry!
  8. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s open to final year law students too
  9. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Last year at the Legal Cheek law fair, I asked if I could apply during my final year, and they said I could, as long as I clearly explained my plans for the gap year in my cover letter. So I assume as a graduate, if you can show what you’re doing in the meantime, you can apply. But I’m not 100%...
  10. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you can just be honest and say you thought it was due today as you didn’t know weekends were included as ‘working days’. The worst that can happen is they say no, I’d say it’s worth trying
  11. Zi48

    Simmons & Simmons Work Experience Section

    I put the 4 most relevant (I still put them in chronological order) and did full paragraphs in the other box. *when I say relevant I mean in terms of skills, e.g. I put a non law related hospital job as there was more to show than a legal open day.
  12. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just wanted to say, HSF is non-rolling, so everyone that passes the test is put in the ‘wait and see pile’. The people that have progressed to AC already must’ve applied for the winter VS.
  13. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When I did their AC last year they didn’t, not sure if it’s changed since then
  14. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unlimited prep, 2 mins to speak
  15. Zi48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They didn’t update the TC page, only the VS and general early careers pages, but here’s the link: https://twobirds.app.candidats.io/roles
  16. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On the application page it said we should expect to hear back w/c 7th October for the winter VS
  17. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think Norton Rose Fulbright is one, they just require a 2.1 (they don’t mention high 2.1 anywhere) and they take mitigating circumstances into account
  18. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have to retake the test unless you did their first year scheme this year or are one of their campus ambassadors
  19. Zi48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’d wait to apply for the VS, cause you’ll probably get helpful insights from the Open Day which you can use in the VS app

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