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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Freshfields stage 2 online test invite. For context, applied last week and invited to do test last week, completed the test on Monday, feedback on Tuesday
I applied to my best firms first this cycle and I regret that. What this meant is that, I have used my best firms as a trial and error training ground and ofc gotten the PFOs. Now I am a stronger candidate, both in written apps and interviews which means I am progressing further with firms I'm not hugely in love with. Anyways, the game goes on. Happy Friday...
How long did it take for you to hear back after receiving feedback from SJT please?
It reminds me when applying to College, I applied early admission to Stanford and got rejected. Then I got other ivy schools which I don't put on Top 3. Yet, I chose non ivy either because I got full scholarship despite the ranks drop huge. As a foreign student who came from low income and first gen university I take that as pride and shows my capability.
You don't know where you can thrive and destiny carry you. I advise you to keep go on!
Dw it’s not bad and there’s unlimited prep time!!
Jones day Interview invite, any tips / advice / insight would be really appreciated please!!!
Reed smith pfo while on holiday... duolingo didn't teach me enough swear words for this😤
PFOs post AC are just a completely different type of PFO ... iykyk
Are there alternatives if you don't secure a training contract but want to be a lawyer at a Big Law firm?
I know there are some law firms like Baker McKenzie that hire tax accountants to be fee earners and I've seen two people become lawyers that way. But it does mean you would have to specialize in tax law. Does anyone know how easy it would be to move from tax law to another specialty?
www.bakermckenzie.com
I know there are some law firms like Baker McKenzie that hire tax accountants to be fee earners and I've seen two people become lawyers that way. But it does mean you would have to specialize in tax law. Does anyone know how easy it would be to move from tax law to another specialty?
Senior Tax Associate | Careers | Baker McKenzie
The Senior Tax Associate will be given the opportunity to lead as part of a team on a very wide range of both domestic and international tax projects. ...
I’m packing for my vacation and suddenly remembered that in my Gibson application I never addressed it to the grad rec and didn’t even sign off with ‘Yours faithfully.’ A whole week later.
My brain really chose violence today.
My brain really chose violence today.
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