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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone know when katten will open their vs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If anyone's waiting on W&C direct TC - they're giving out offers, so would be wise to assume PFO!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, on Travers Smith's application there are two questions, one which allows you to put any details of extra curricular(tutoring) and then another on any achievements/awards/levels of responsibility which you have gained (the very popular legal blog). :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for this! I've done a VS at Travers and had an interview for Slaughters so they're both pretty much a no go haha, will def check out the rest
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have a list of firms which have a straightforward recruitment process. E.g., application and then interview
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have the thread on how to convert a VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations to everyone who has secured a VS this cycle! It’s honestly such an achievement and after a soul-crushing process. To those who haven’t, a PFO is not a reflection of your ability and there’s always goodness in every delay! Definitely spend this time wisely to focus on improving...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon PFO! Brings my cycle to a close
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SPB PFO post-VI Manchester :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    L They called me 7th March, interview on 17th, then offer on the 20th
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nah they’ll leave you a voicemail to call them back :) Last year GR left me a voicemail and I was able to schedule a time which was best suited for me. They’ll then email you a confirmation of your interview slot and the GR partner who is interviewing you. also, don’t be afraid to book your...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Travers will probs get back to you around March time. They called me to schedule an interview at the start of March in 2023
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Honestly, this was something I struggled with a lot. During my Slaughters interview last cycle, I found it difficult to defend my point when the Partner kept questioning my stance on the case study. It made me quite nervous and in the end I ended up agreeing with the Partner (which I shouldn’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from DWF post-VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Those who got a Dechert PFO, did they provide feedback on your performance on the written assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone complete the SPB digital assessment? How did you find it? I'm not sure how to feel about it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    haha, that makes me feel so much better!! Thank you for the reassurance :)

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