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Recent content by GWJlaw

  1. GWJlaw

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    So happy for you !! Hope you're celebrating big !
  2. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    MoFo first stage interview and TLT AC. I've already accepted one VS and waiting to hear from two post AC meaning I thought my cycle was largely over. I've decided to decline the MoFo first stage as I know the process will be so time consuming when I'm not sure that I am culturally aligned to US...
  3. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, and your insights have been instrumental in my application cycles success ! All the best.
  4. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker Hiya, I was wondering if you think there are any advantages of completing a 2 week summer scheme over a 1 week spring scheme. A firm has given me the option of both and I feel like having the extra week may allow for extra coffee chats or time to build rapport...
  5. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Is there a specific marking criteria firms use when assessing candidates, e.g I know some firms use a scale 1-5 to rate your competency answers , or can it really be influenced by whether the assessors / grad rec liked you ?
  6. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WAIT ME TOO, WHO WERE YOU AHAHAHAHA
  7. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Untilwinter
  8. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got highest possible on numerical and verbal so like full bars, then for competencies I got full bars so highest possible on grit, creative force, and digital mindset, then we had a little glitch and I got 4 bars out of 9 on creative force so the social awareness part was the only bit I...
  9. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    literally same boat, message me, we can prepare together :)
  10. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, so kind :) !!
  11. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes! I just went through the five stages of grief, panicked, booked an inconvenient date and now can't undo it, but Reed Smith AC so that goes hard 🔥
  12. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No literally WHAT
  13. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    GUYS REED SMITH AC omg what 😂😭
  14. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Please don't forget that getting these ACs was still a massive achievement, last cycle i'm sure you never thought you'd get this far. Don't give up as you never know when the right opportunity for you will arise !
  15. GWJlaw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    congrats !! when did you apply ?
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