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  1. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I haven't heard back from BCLP DTC post assessment and it is rolling, should i be concerned? im not sure if the team are focusing on vs apps first?
  2. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Do you know if they have interviewed candidates for this yet? i applied a while ago and received the same email and haven't heard anything
  3. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I am yet to hear back from Bakers for summer post app, does this mean im to receive PFO?
  4. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! i am not sure how to approach this question, would the TCLA team have any insights to this, please? Tell us how lawyers can add value for their clients beyond providing technical, legal expertise. Why is this especially important in today's market? I initially thought of client care and...
  5. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is RPC's test automatic? and if not, would they look at your app alongside the test results? or the test only? maybe the test since the firm used WGT previously? curious to know thoughts here :)
  6. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil feedback report is as follows: numerical and verbal (good) - i had "excellent" for mishcon so idk what went wrong here! 6/9 for grit 9/9 for creative force ....?? 6/9 for digital mindset 4/9 for applied intellect AGAIN ahaha rip i really don't know what to make of this, and why do i keep...
  7. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    How long after completing the Weil Amberjack assessment should I expect to receive the feedback report?
  8. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i got something similar actually - my strengths were team mentality, initiative and supporter and then weakness being accountability ( which is a silly weakness to have i think!), I have no idea if this qualifies to next stage or not honestly, lets see!
  9. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have a flight tomorrow so it had to be done tonight or at the airport..... HAHA🙃
  10. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just did the Mishcon Amberjack and got excelled in numerical + verbal, grit:6/9 creative force: 6/9, digital mindset 6/9 and 4/9 in applied intellect lol, i dont think this is good enough
  11. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    YAY i passed mishcon, onto the next stage!
  12. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did anyone else get a holding email from RPC? I just received and i thought it was going to be another PFO (im traumatised)
  13. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    im going to keep my head up and treat myself this eve by watching new season of emily in paris, we got this guys! their loss
  14. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got HSF PFO, i feel deflated honestly
  15. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Guys i also got 2 PFO's today, the PFO is seriously PFOing and i think i am getting the flu hehe need some good news seriously plss
  16. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I was also placed on hold but i havent heard back in a while 🥲
  17. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have insights into Weil VI element? pls n thank u
  18. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    What would it mean if i haven't heard back from Eversheds today even if some received a VI invite and PFO? (help)

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