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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Also, I am likely to be jumping the gun here, but should I manage to convert my VS to a TC this summer, does anyone know whether I can defer my TC? So instead of starting my SQE courses in 2025, it would be 2026? Does GR tend to be open to something like this? @Jessica Booker your expertise...
  2. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any clue what happened with PHirst? Anyone heard anything?
  3. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can we make a pact that if anyone hears back from PH they'll let everyone else know? The anticipation is killing me and I am trying to finalise my plans for summer lol so I just NEED TO KNOW atp...
  4. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for this insight @Jessica Booker ! Do you happen to know whether freshfields tends to offer support in any way?
  5. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Am I the only one being ghosted by TS, or are others waiting to hear back as well? XD
  6. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They got back to me the Monday following my AC, and apparently, they have a pattern of getting back Monday-Tuesday about last week's ACs. I'd give them 3-5 business days
  7. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    this is so nice! which firm is this?
  8. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    RIGHT?? And one of my panelists was an IP lawyer so big win for me hehehehe
  9. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I talked elaborately about TS’s IP fights in my Freshfields interview so 😭
  10. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Freshfields VS offer!!!!! I’m still in denial, I need to look at the email about 15 times a day to make sure it’s not a prank. I have a question: Has anyone heard of a case with Freshfields or even another firm providing or paying for accommodation? I live in London currently but in student...
  11. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No clue, but my experience with PH indicates that they're less keen on academics (ofc being a good 2:1 candidate is important), and more keen on well-rounded, smart and driven individuals
  12. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's a week working in one of their seats. It doesn't have an exit interview as far as I know, but it's supposed to "feed into" a TC. Essentially, after it finishes you will apply for the TC and it's almost like being fast-tracked for it.
  13. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone still waiting for HSF & HL post-test? I have nothing but radio silence
  14. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Rejected from Macs post-AC - honestly shot myself in the foot so it was to be expected :')
  15. manifestingtrainingcontract

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    genuinely, no clue, i whipped up the application in 1 hour haha
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