Recent content by eleven14og
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My Journey to TC
An update after three months! So I have officially finished my LLM with exams and dissertations out of the way 🎉🎉 The past few months have been hectic to say the least! I also spent the past week travelling and now getting into vac scheme prep. Honestly I have zero clue what will happen...- eleven14og
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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My Journey to TC
Ok this is literally the 800th time I'm editing this post (to keep the encouraging & optimistic theme of this forum🤣) a belated update as I have been feeling quite down lately. I received PFO for my third AC and the second firm still hasn't gotten back to me to provide feedback after one month...- eleven14og
- Post #32
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My Journey to TC
Just finished my third AC and it was intense! I'm sure I used up all my brain cells by the end of it🤣 The group exercise went a lot better (imo) than my last one. Everyone in the group contributed a lot and I don't think anyone was in a supporting role. I think it's just that my personality...- eleven14og
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- Forum: My Training Contract Journey
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Do law firms use a candidate's preferred name? I haven't received any communication using my preferred name so far...- eleven14og
- Post #17,355
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Adding to @jacksollaf 's point on graduate visa, you can only use it once so i would suggest either (1) do graduate visa and try to gain more experience during the two years, and hopefully secure a TC before it expires, if not you can do SQE LLM then; or (2) do SQE LLM after undergrad, then...- eleven14og
- Post #17,135
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My Journey to TC
It's been rather quiet for the past two weeks. I managed to chill a bit and do some studying. But it has been quite an emotional rollercoaster this morning! I got PFO from my second AC at around 9. I expected it but still need some time to process. Then I got feedback from one of the essays I...- eleven14og
- Post #30
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It's worth checking with HR first before telling your supervisor/line manager. In my previous role, the HR simply said they don't care what you do on annual leave while the contract says you can't take employment elsewhere. Someone in my team did a vac scheme during the summer. It really depends...- eleven14og
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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My Journey to TC
I am rethinking my application strategy and tbh I feel like I won't put in any more VS apps. Orrick has a 'tiny intake' as Chambers Student put it and R&G has no work experience section. That does not work in my favour cuz my grades were just meh. And some other reasons I would elaborate. So the...- eleven14og
- Post #29
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My Journey to TC
Thank you both!! Really appreciate it😊 Hope all goes well for your applications this cycle!- eleven14og
- Post #27
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My Journey to TC
Hi all!! Updating on the very first day of the Year of the Snake 🐍🐍 I have officially completed both of my ACs. One last week and one yesterday. Honestly it was quite intense for both. I think I did well in some parts and also recognised areas of improvement. Overall, it's quite nice to be...- eleven14og
- Post #24
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Just got a PFO 😢 I did it on 13/01.- eleven14og
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think most ppl who got AC invite on this forum applied really early, around late Oct or Nov? I applied around new year and haven't heard back yet.- eleven14og
- Post #11,517
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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My Journey to TC
I have officially submitted 30 apps for this cycle!! Reached a milestone yay I'm not sure if I can even do 35 at this point. With 2 ACs coming up, I decided to ditch Covington bc I really don't have time to invent a new product🫠 I have submitted all the ones I genuinely care about and I'll...- eleven14og
- Post #23
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My Journey to TC
Just a quick update: The one firm that put me on hold for VS transferred me to Direct TC. I called my faculty and they said I can't attend during term date 😢 I knew this would be a problem for winter VS (hence I didn't apply to any) but haven't thought it would be so for Spring/Summer as well...- eleven14og
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
If a firm only has VS within term dates, is it still worth it to apply for an international student? Would really appreciate any advice @Jessica Booker- eleven14og
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- Forum: Applications Discussion