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  1. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Yesterday I went to an insight evening, and to say I enjoyed it will not do it justice!! I struggle with networking in the aspect of talking too much. I struggle to blend in with the crowd, and I feel I somehow make myself known. Whether that's asking questions partners have heard 100 times or...
  2. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Update ✨: A few weeks' hiatus to breathe from this process was needed, as coming back onto the forum and seeing so many have progressed to offers hurts, but I am so happy to see others getting the opportunities they deserve. I am generally stressed, having committed to various ventures and...
  3. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: I haven’t submitted any applications Did an online assessment with VI component Completed 2 WG’s - I did a WG for an open day just to find out it clashes with an open day I already have what a waste of time I had 2 open day and 1 VS rejection in 1 day… no mercy...
  4. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: 3 open day application submitted ? vacation scheme application submitted 2 training contract applications submitted Stats: VS applications submitted—? VS applications rejected - 3 Open-day applications submitted - 10 Open-day applications rejected - 1 Open-day...
  5. Legalstalker

    Mock M&A Case Study: Analysis

    Hi @Amma Usman I have read this case study many times and find it very useful. It really shows that you need to look at the bigger picture and use basic common sense that could easily be overlooked. Would you be willing to upload any more case studies? Maybe with different concerns/risks or a...
  6. Legalstalker

    Manifesting a TC: An international non-law's TC journey

    8 applications and only 1 rejection is insane, congrats!!! As for Weil, I've spoken to the graduate recruitment; they aim to let people know the week before the event. I assume they're a little behind for next week's one, as they had a few events this week. You are writing solid applications...
  7. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Thank you both!! 😁
  8. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Wow another day another win 🏆 Second open day invite and from my top firm I can’t believe it. I may have shed a tear😂 To think I had my end of the week drafted already with an emotional paragraph of not feeling like I’m getting anywhere. 🥴😂
  9. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Interesting, thank you. Do you know how many they take for each open day? and does this apply for all open days inc black lawyers?
  10. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does applying and participating in the Latham and Linklaters Open bypass doing the assessments for their VS? Are there any firms that take this approach?
  11. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Mid week update ✨: On the train home from my holiday and I’ve just received an open day invite at a US firm!!🎉 Super super happy to get this open day! Their VS applications are rolling and I’ve not yet applied yikes but it’s a blessing in disguise as I would’ve rushed to submit but I stuck to...
  12. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: 1 open day application submitted ? vacation scheme application submitted 1 training contract application submitted 2 vacation scheme online assessments/video interviews completed Stats: VS applications submitted—? VS applications rejected - 2 Open day applications...
  13. Legalstalker

    Manifesting a TC: An international non-law's TC journey

    Wow, impressive!!! A lot of good news so early into the cycle :)
  14. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Hi @Jessica Booker I wanted to ask whether firms change test boundaries yearly? For example I applied to a firm last year and scored very highly in their verbal intellect section and the areas they score you against I got excelled in all but one however I still made it to AC, I’ve completed...
  15. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: 1 open day application submitted 1 vacation scheme application submitted 1 graduate job video interview completed Stats: VS applications submitted - 7 VS applications rejected - 1 Open day applications submitted - 5 Open day applications rejected - 1 I have no...
  16. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: 1 vacation scheme application submitted 2 vacation scheme online assessment completed 2 graduate job applications submitted 1 graduate job online assessment completed 1 graduate job video interview completed Stats: VS applications submitted - 6 VS applications...
  17. Legalstalker

    What do graduate career changers do for work during PGDL/SQE training before the actual training contract starts? -silly beginner question

    Most Firms, Clifford Chance included give a maintenance grant to TC holders whilst they study the PGDL and SQE to help with living costs etc. They‘re normally published on the firms website, Clifford Chance for example give £12,500 PGDL maintenance and £17,500 SQE maintenance. They will also pay...
  18. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    End of the week update ✨: 3 open day applications submitted 2 vacation scheme application submitted 1 vacation scheme online assessment half completed - tech difficulties 4 graduate job applications submitted 3 graduate job online assessments completed 1 graduate job video interview completed...
  19. Legalstalker

    Spontaneous TC Journey

    Hey happy you enjoyed the read! I assume you're talking about my first VS? If so they mentioned my commercial awareness in my interview could've been better which i agreed with however, i don't believe it was bad to the point of not converting with many other assessed aspects and their...
  20. Legalstalker

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s good to see Ropes and Gray are changing their ways! Applying to vac schemes as an Oxbridge graduate is an advantage in itself let alone getting a vac scheme! Both vac schemes I was on took all oxbridge with a dash of RG😄 guess it depends on the firm…

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