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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone who did the Gateley Cappfinity assessment not get a confirmation email? Cappfinity or the firm usually confirm submission but I haven’t get a confirmation email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know when Irwin Mitchell expect to get back to us about potential next steps?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still nothing post app from: CMS MDR Addleshaw Anyone else in the same boat?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu i have a virtual insight evening tomorrow. I’m not sure what to expect as there’s no schedule or agenda sent through to me. Other than a list of questions about the firm is there anything you advise that I prepare for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ikr I’ve got 5 applications where the deadline passed over a week ago and I’ve not heard a peep.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Shoosmiths Open day! It’s virtual, but small wins still count!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CMS are doing my head in. Nearly 2 months now since my application. It feels like every other applicant has a WG or PFO after their application and I'm just left to sit and wait.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Gowling PFO 😔 I’ve got to the VI stage with them for the previous 2 cycles so that’s a proper kick in the teeth
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me too. Can’t put my phone down now though 😰
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to hear that. Did this come through after 6pm? Ive still not heard from them.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Work placement and vacation scheme are the same thing in WBD vocabulary. I don’t think they do a direct TC route.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah legal cheek agrees with that so that’s my understanding too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Really? I can tell when I use grammarly because it hyphenates a lot of things it shouldn’t and puts too many commas in a sentence. It’s great for concise writing and spelling but I feel it hinders an application overall.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m so annoyed with myself. The internet kept coming in and out so I’ve missed some of an app that I submitted. I also made a mistake on two of the dates of employment. It’s only an insight evening but I was hoping to use that to get info for the vac scheme. Just have to email HR acknowledging...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, can you advise how firms would look at my extenuating / mitigating circumstances: I was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD in October 2023 and November 2023 towards the end of my PGDL. My academic grades before that were average at best. However, since my diagnosis I have been...

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