Recent content by Mariyam_M

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had an AC on 26th March. Still haven’t heard back, apart from a mail last week saying they’re still finalising offers. Do firms usually take this long? Or should I still have some hope 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone yet to hear back from Bakers post-AC for their Summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have insight into what sort of questions they ask? Is it motivation/competency/commercial awareness questions or a mix of all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any guidance on what to make of the Bakers SJT feedback report? What would be considered a good outcome?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any update from Slaughter and May for their direct TC? The deadline was close to three months ago.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I saw a couple of messages on this thread regarding the Slaughter and May direct TC. I wrote to grad rec and they essentially said that a lot of applications still haven’t been reviewed yet. I’m going to go ahead and take that as a sign that they haven’t filled up all their spots. Till now, I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask when you had applied?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations!! Do you think they have other AC dates further down the line or should I just consider this a PFO and move on? Sorry, I’m just getting a bit anxious about it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone else heard back from Slaughter and May? I applied closer to the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Considering that the deadline for the Bird & Bird vacation scheme is in a few days, is it still worth it to apply? I know the applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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