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Recent content by abbietc03

  1. abbietc03

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Joining the abundance of good news on the forum recently, I'm pleased to share that I have been offered a TC!! After completing three vacation schemes this year and not converting any of them for a variety of reasons, I was successful in my only direct TC application!! As a non-Russell group...
  2. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, I made a typo and a couple other silly mistakes on one of my vac scheme tasks last month and they still invited me back to the final tc interview. I think it'll be dependent on the individual supervisor, but there is definitely still a chance - they won't expect you to be perfect! Hope it...
  3. abbietc03

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    reed smith ac invite!! actually cannot believe it i thought my sjt and vi wasn’t great but i guess u can never tell!
  4. abbietc03

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks!! I haven’t completed the test yet as I’m on a scheme this week, but I’ll DM you! Yes, I believe it is an SJT :)
  5. abbietc03

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you so much!! 😁 I submitted my application on the 22nd of May, so quite early on!
  6. abbietc03

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got a test and VI invite from them on Friday so I think they’ve started sending them out
  7. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got a VS offer from SH with a 3 in Creative Force - defo still possible! :)
  8. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t know if it’s any consolation because it was a different firm, but when I got offered my spring VS at stephenson harwood they started the call by saying it was ‘to discuss feedback’ and they then gave an offer. Maybe don’t write it off as a rejection just yet!
  9. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think so, it is just a first-stage interview so I'd imagine that would be later down the line
  10. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, no worries at all! I'll PM you :)
  11. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!! I will definitely contact them and ask about the DTC route - whilst I am keen to be considered for the PH scheme, I am also looking forward to my other summer scheme and I'd hate to renege on the offer so I think asking to be transferred to the DTC route is probably best...
  12. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!! I applied on the 1st March. Yep I believe so, I haven't completed any tests or anything :)
  13. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Paul Hastings first stage interview invite for their PHirst scheme ?! I've already accepted a summer scheme during their placement - do you think I could ask to be considered for the DTC route for Paul Hastings instead?
  14. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That would be great, thank you!! I’ll send you a PM :)
  15. abbietc03

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, it's Stephenson Harwood.
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