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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The fact that you got that far with LL is amazing!! I was in a similar boat last year, being rejected from A&O post-AC. Don't let it get you down, just take your feedback and move forward :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    PM'd you both. I was only PM'ing as I thought that would be easier than taking over the forum with a conversation, haha. :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've PM'd you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, as @Chris Brown said, those talks are really helpful. If you check: https://www.legalcheek.com/events/ https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/events/digital-campus You'll find upcoming Legal Cheek and AllAboutLaw talks, both in-person and online :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The way I get around it is by doing more, usually. If I get a rejection then I try to send off another app the same week so I know I have another one out there, and that normally makes me feel better. I found it harder this cycle than the last two. After a rejection from a firm I did an AC with...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They kind of answered directly? Just said they were working on it and that sometimes it's simply that the trainees themselves want to move on, and that they know applicants look at these statistics so are aware of it. So, they did answer but tried to keep it a bit vague 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, don't stress it. In the three cycles of apps I've done so far, I've had 4 ACs and have now obtained 3 VS' (one in first cycle, two in this one) and none of them were with firms I attended an Open Day for. Instead, I use Legal Cheek, Chambers Student Guide, Legal500 and the firm's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lmao I was similar when I interviewed with them. My last question was centred on their low retention rates 🤣 Poor interviewers 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From what I've seen, it can be anywhere between 2 days to 2 weeks, haha. So, don't lose hope if it's been a while!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven’t had to answer this specifically but one similar, and I talked about technology and AI. Unoriginal, perhaps, but I was successful because I answered it well. There’s lots to talk about there, including improving infrastructure to prepare for new technology, AI policy, Kier Starmer...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Phahaha, I know!! I mean, how is trolling so entertaining for them? Honestly, so much effort on something so unnecessary.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lmao I've done that a few times! LL likes to keep you on your toes 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    People's applications with Linklaters are on 66% or 77%. Some people think this correlates with whether you get through or not, but I have seen someone who was on 66% get through so really it's just guess work.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Thank you. I applied in October.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me neither! It’s stressing me bc I’m keeping my phone on loud all the time 😭😂 And jumping when it rings, haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Those who have got the Vac Scheme with HFW (congrats btw!!), could you let me know how long it took them to get back to you and around what time they called you? I did mine on Tuesday and I’m very anxious about it :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Me too! I'm so sorry. Can I ask how you guys feel about the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking? Obvs that was a small part of the SJT, and I've struggled with it historically. I'm hoping that it wasn't the reason why I was rejected as I've been practising it a lot, but if it's something we all...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me too! I just got the AC invite!! However, the website doesn't seem to be allowing me to book the AC day/time. Is it working for you?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got mine a few hours ago too :) My strengths were Growth, Collaboration and Resilience, and my point of improvement was Personal Responsibility too.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    My camera was actually activated for my A&O one but I had only just got a new computer so didn't realise, and I did it in my dressing gown and PJs and got to AC that year 🤣 So, no, you'll be fine in normal clothes!

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