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  1. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Shoosmiths PFO for the placement🥹 but at least they will still consider my app for a TC.. The email said “As you have also applied for a training contract, I will be in touch with you about the outcome of that application in April/May.”
  2. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The third band (highest) for applied verbal intellect and numerical intellect. And then 3 for Grit, 9 for applied intellect, 6 for Creative force and 7 for Digital mindset. Not sure why that score for grit... I always try to take initiative and be proactive etc. I think it will highly depend on...
  3. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WBD holding email - sorry WBD but it's not a good time right now 💀
  4. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wait so they say in the email that they will not consider you for the TC AC? 💀
  5. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Shoosmiths stop ghosting me pleasee
  6. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Guess we're expecting a bunch of PFOs if they already sent offers 😭
  7. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wouldn't 😭. I self-funded my LPC at BPP, completing it in June 2023, and overall, it was a positive experience - the teaching was amazing. There was just an instance when they neglected to inform us that a professor was absent, and we ended up on campus waiting for the lecture, only to...
  8. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh God, Mishcon AC!!!🥹🥹🥹
  9. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey everyone, I really need some advice. I applied for 10 summer vacation schemes and, while I'm still waiting for 4 responses, the outcomes haven't been in my favour so far - I've been through 3 assessment centres and got turned down after each. It looks like my applications are good...
  10. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh god I thought they were taking 5 people in London as well Which office did you guys apply to?
  11. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So I got the feedback from Hogan Lovells post-AC and I’m so happy and extremely angry with myself at the same time - happy because of the confirmation that I did very well in the part where I used to always struggle - the case study interview ( those who followed my posts know ahaha), which here...
  12. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any insights on Flex Legal’s online assessment?🥺 (for paralegal positions)
  13. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    At Osborne Clarke's AC, a senior associate told me my presentation was outstanding, one of the best they'd seen, and that I should feel proud of it —-> Fast forward a few days, and I got PFO'd – guess my presentation was so good, they thought I was too good to be a trainee🤣🤣🤣🤣
  14. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For real, same with my ACs lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
  15. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I appreciate your perspective and the reasoning behind it, and while I see the value in gaining work experience to fill gaps in a CV, I think that taking any job, regardless of its relevance to your career aspirations is not necessarily the best course of action. I would say that if you're not...
  16. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know how frustrating it is getting a report instead of a call! And it’s the main reason why didn’t know where to improve exactly after my winter vac scheme AC with HSF - i talked with someone and they had the same exact report and everything seemed okay 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, after going through...
  17. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think do whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident! Someone mentioned going to the AC with a green blazer and getting the TC, so I think it really doesn’t matter if you feel confident I generally stick to black & grey because I wouldn’t feel very comfortable standing out But it’s...
  18. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    M&S is my favourite for this🥰 especially because they have different lengths for tailored trousers
  19. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same - got the same email 🥺
  20. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    RPC post-AC PFO I dedicated a month to research those firms in depth. Obviously a first-class law degree and experience are not sufficient for a two-week programme. I've decided to halt my efforts in pursuing further applications. The pattern has become all too familiar: no matter how far I...

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