TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

IneedaTCASAP

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Oct 14, 2024
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what's the tea
Although many on this forum find me to be a non law hater. I will say this firm didn’t like non law students in the slightest. When a question about the firm whether it be application process, funding or general seat queries she’d just say “go to our website everything is there”. Very dismissive to those who didn’t study law or were unfamiliar with how applying works. It’s like she was just there to pose and look pretty (far from it). A guy who studied philosophy asked a question about how the firm supports those with disabilities (I assume he had one) the graduate recruiter stated that we help to an extent but we are looking for the best lawyers not someone who needs their hand held. This was shocking I understand we’re looking for the best but the best candidates can be those with disabilities those who need adjustments to make their work life easier. To me that was a turn off automatically. To now hear they don’t give post VS feedback I’m not surprised.
 
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g.cl.2020344

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Nov 1, 2024
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Do you think we will hear anything back about ACs over the weekend? Still waiting to see if I got one from Dechert after doing my written exercise two and a half weeks ago. I’ve emailed grad recruitment and they said I should hear soon, just getting disheartened hearing everyone get offers for other firms :(
 

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Although many on this forum find me to be a non law hater. I will say this firm didn’t like non law students in the slightest. When a question about the firm whether it be application process, funding or general seat queries she’d just say “go to our website everything is there”. Very dismissive to those who didn’t study law or were unfamiliar with how applying works. It’s like she was just there to pose and look pretty (far from it). A guy who studied philosophy asked a question about how the firm supports those with disabilities (I assume he had one) the graduate recruiter stated that we help to an extent but we are looking for the best lawyers not someone who needs their hand held. This was shocking I understand we’re looking for the best but the best candidates can be those with disabilities those who need adjustments to make their work life easier. To me that was a turn off automatically. To now hear they don’t give post VS feedback I’m not surprised.
Why do they find you to be a non law hater?(out of curiosity)
 

Zaraa.x

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Oct 23, 2024
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Has anyone heard back from the NRF Black Aspiring Lawyers open day yet? It’s next Thursday, is it likely I’ve been rejected considering the time frame?
I heard back today if that helps and I have to confirm my attendance by 10am on Monday (11th) - so I’m assuming everyone would have got an email today or if you were put on a waiting list you’ll hear back on Monday/Tues.
 
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desperateTCseeker1998

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Do you think we will hear anything back about ACs over the weekend? Still waiting to see if I got one from Dechert after doing my written exercise two and a half weeks ago. I’ve emailed grad recruitment and they said I should hear soon, just getting disheartened hearing everyone get offers for other firms :(
I did mine two and a bit weeks ago and heard today so don’t give up hope! Someone who did theirs after me heard before me so wouldn’t read into who has and hasn’t heard
 

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