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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The admin office for my uni also refused to do this. The personal tutor had a rule that she would only respond to reference requests from second year students which was really unhelpful. Thankfully, I've never had a law firm actually reach out to academic referees or I don't know what I will do
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah, had a Peters & Peters PFO last Friday
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    This is based only on people I know, but I have noticed that they tend to like people with an international element to their profile. Whether that be someone who has worked abroad for a while, speaks different languages, grew up in a different country.
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    My Journey to TC

    I'm sorry to hear about the PFO post-AC. Post-AC PFOs always sting more :( But you should be so proud of yourself on bagging a VS! It's insanely competitive at the moment so you must be a top candidate. Happy to chat in DMs if you like. I've definitely had my fair share of low points over the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    AG PFO post-app at long last!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! About half an hour ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bates Wells VS offer! I was overthinking and doubting myself so much after the AC so this has come as a surprise 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Bates Wells post-AC today?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I did mine last week. We got told we would hear back early this week (Mon/Tues).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m sorry 😔 I’m in the same boat. Do you think you’ll ask for feedback? It’s disappointing that they haven’t offered it
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Thank you. Luckily I’ve had other opportunities come up. It was for prof liability SQE
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Just had PFO. To be clear, I didn’t make partner interview stage
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Patiently waiting for my PFO post AC for SQE route 🙃
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done!! 🥳
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Just post-app and I know, I expect you're right. There could be so many reasons why I didn't get through that it's pointless trying to guess. I just worry about repeating mistakes in future applications
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFO from HCR yesterday. In their PFO email, they said of the reasons for rejecting candidates was a lack of research about the firm and understanding of motivations for applying. The questions were mostly very competency based and I did make sure to link back to being a trainee at HCR, albeit...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I don’t think so. I could be remembering wrong but pretty sure they said they would make decisions this week and come back to us either late this week or next week? I can relate though. Also feeling nervous and unable to focus at the moment
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the Winston WG end of March last year if that helps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Personally, I have gone for the one I am most likely to enjoy and do well in, rather than take a chance on a more "random" or less familiar choice. It depends a lot on the firm, but often a lot of your feedback will come from your department so it's important to impress them. I think still keep...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Feel like I have really let myself down on a VI just now. Did so much practice which makes it more frustrating. Maybe I didn't do as bad as I thought but I definitely think some answers sounded rushed at the end of them and skimped on details in places. One of my top choice firms as well :(

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