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Recent content by AP2000
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey, I received the invite one week before the open day, so don't worry! I applied very early too, so I would imagine they only send invites after the deadline. In fact, for all four open days I've attended so far I only heard back a week - max two before the actual event.- AP2000
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey, I'm so sorry you feel that way - you put so much effort into every application, so it makes sense to feel disheartened if you don't get your desired outcome. As others have already said, some people have had to go through so many application cycles to get an offer. But let me give you also...- AP2000
- Post #5,563
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Aww thank you! Likewise, bestest of luck!- AP2000
- Post #5,499
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Anyone heard back from Slaughters? First application in a while as a career changer and I really hate how you end up caring and stressing about these outcomes even if you try and convince yourself it's not that important....- AP2000
- Post #5,416
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I reached out back when I submitted my application - the timeline I was given was early to mid-April (not considering any delays that may have occurred since)- AP2000
- Post #17,963
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I emailed to ask for an expected timeline - candidates will likely be contacted for interview in early to mid April.- AP2000
- Post #16,797
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yeah it's definitely thorough! It's consulting, not law, so not sure if that's standard practice there. The internship is 8 weeks. I'd need the 2 days off 4 weeks into the internship. First round interviews will be in week 7, and final round interviews will be either on the last or...- AP2000
- Post #2,219
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
There is a mandatory workshop for 2 full working days, first round interviews (3 interviews in one day), and final round interviews (3 interviews in one day). I have enough paid time off, but I'm not sure whether taking days off will be seen in a negative light and influence final decisions re...- AP2000
- Post #2,217
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey! I have an interview coming up in August (I was given the dates already), but I will be working full-time then as intern. I am doing an internship at a company I really like and am worried that taking time off (4 days in total) to interview elsewhere will ruin my chances with the first...- AP2000
- Post #2,214
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
So I took part in an inter-university commercial awareness competition recently. We were in small teams, and my teammate and I had to present back to the panel on a case study. Our presentation had multiple sections which we split amongst ourselves. They start first, I go next- all good so far...- AP2000
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
That's a good question. I can't explain why vacation schemes pay the amount they do, but I have a banking internship lined up for the summer so I can maybe provide a bit of insight onto that. From my experience (obviously can't speak for all banks), the salary you get for the summer internship...- AP2000
- Post #16,891
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If I could add to the previous responses, I would personally approach this as an ESG topic more broadly. It's not just law firms, it's big companies like McDonalds, Starbucks, the Big Four, energy companies like Shell. There was a huge campaign on social media targeting any major company that...- AP2000
- Post #16,564
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey! I'm involved in a university society and we're organising a law event. A firm I've applied to are experts on the specific topic of the event and I think they'd be great to reach out to. Is there anything wrong with me reaching out to grad rec about this given I am an applicant?- AP2000
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thanks a lot Jessica :)- AP2000
- Post #14,817
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
How possible is it to defer vac scheme offers to the next application cycles (e.g., summer 2022 to winter 2022)? I understand that it will differ from firm to firm, but I'm wondering whether this is even an option- AP2000
- Post #14,812
- Forum: Applications Discussion