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Recent content by sparky10

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Amazing! Congrats :) is this for spring or summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you Jessica. Yes of course, fortunately I have been in touch since, am just curious whether any offers have been made.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, i interviewed with mofo nearly two months back - has anyone heard back with vac scheme offers?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    I haven’t no, but my reference said he will contact me if so.
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Best of luck - it may be that this Friday the partners that interviewed us will be in discussion.
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    No, I was interviewed last Thursday. How about you?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    My interviewers said I would hear back within one / two weeks as they had interviews to carry out this week.
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Is anyone waiting to hear back from slaughter and may for direct tc?
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    I can imagine! I am sure it is very positive for you.
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Ah i see, makes sense. I wonder why they say two weeks then.
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    It doesn't necessarily mean you are unsuccessful it might just be that different partners are taking longer to make decisions. I wouldn't be worried until you know for sure :)! x
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    Slaughter and May VS 2021/TC 2023 application

    Have they said it will likely be today?

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