Recent content by shootingstar

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    Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

    Hi James, Thank you so much for directing me to the posts! They are extremely helpful and I will definitely consolidate all the information together!
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    White & Case Applications 2020/21

    Hi @golden99 , may I ask whether this is for the direct Training Contract application for the firm? :) Thank you!
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    Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

    Hi James! Thank you so much for your insight, I am in a similar position as @jo and your reply really helped! May I ask when was it that you submitted the direct TC applications back then and if you know whether firms review direct TC applications on a rolling basis? As I was thinking about...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows whether most direct TC application are rolling or non-rolling, and whether there’s a portal that I could refer to? :) Thank you so much everyone!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much for the quick reply, Daniel! Do you happen to have gone through the direct TC process and know how many people they recruit from the direct route? I currently hold a summer VS offer but I may be taking up full-time work soon and am unsure whether that job would allow me to...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone :) I was wondering does anyone know whether Latham has the same recruitment process for both VS and direct TC? Thank you so much!
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    TC Application Writing Group

    Love this initiative :) Count me in!
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    Fieldfisher 2023/24 Direct TC Application

    Hey there! I have also applied for the 2023 TC and also right before the deadline. I have just received an invite for the online test today - so don't feel too disheartened yet, it is very likely that they are just taking their time processing the applications.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone :) Huge congrats for everyone making through all the rejections and persisting through process :)! I was wondering whether anyone has done an AC with Latham and wouldn’t mind sharing some tips and guidance :)? Thank you so much!
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    Hi everyone, anyone heard back from Reed Smith AC :)?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I can confirm that they are still sending WG invites as I received one this morning, which is due next Wednesday. For those who haven’t heard back yet, sit tight and don’t lose hope :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m not holding high hopes I don’t think I did well in it haha - but definitely a good learning experience to push myself forward. I submitted on the deadline since it was non-rolling!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received a VI invite from Latham on the 14th and completed it on the 18th (think I didn’t do very well but it was a good learning experience regardless). Hope you all will hear back soon! :)
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    I went to book my slots 20 minutes after the link is sent out and these are the dates that I could choose from. Is it the same for you?
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    Reed Smith LLP Video Interview

    You’re right! I just booked my AC dates today and the dates you mentioned are the ones graduate recruitment offered. So I think the spring and summer VS ACs might be held together.

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