• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

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  1. RaniaH062002

    I need some advice pursuing the PGDL now

    Hello guys I need some advice. So I’m currently doing the law conversion course (masters) at BPP and I failed one of my modules that I will have to resit and I imagine this will have immense consequences of getting a TC or a VS. My mental health has also been completely down the drain and I am...
  2. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nearly had a heart attack when I first got the notification email (thought it was an update to the app) 😭
  3. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm so antsy to hear from Ashurst 😭
  4. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Got a PFO from Baker McKenzie last week. Still waiting on Ashurst but I don't believe anyone has received a response from them yet.
  5. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard anything from Ashurst yet?
  6. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know how you feel it's extremely frustrating. I keep wondering what am I doing wrong? Am I not fit to be a lawyer? Especially when you work really hard on an application and don't even make it past the first stage...
  7. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied for schemes/ TC’s starting in my 2nd year of uni albeit I’ve never took it seriously, same in 2024. This was my first year taking it seriously and I didn’t get anywhere. I’m turning 23 this year and I used to think that not getting a TC now means I’ll be ‘out of my prime’ when I may...
  8. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I am super tempted to email them. Just to be petty and say ‘well actually… 🤓’
  9. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Only one left now for this year is Ashurst (which I’ve probably been PFOd too tbh)
  10. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Baker McKenzie PFO 😭 lol and they had a grammatical error in their email. Very ‘professional’ for an intentional law firm like them. 😂
  11. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking?
  12. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone else heard anything from Baker McKenzie?
  13. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know how you feel, been rejected entirely this year, just have Baker's and Ashurst left 😭 but don't give up!! xoxo
  14. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone else just mindlessly refreshing emails hoping for a response from Baker McKenzie or Ashurst?
  15. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    no not yet- does anyone know what time in April Baker McKenzie sends out their online assessments to successful applicants?
  16. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Mine were completely different I got my strengths as detail and collaborative and my area of improvement was accountability.
  17. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have you received your feedback report yet? if you'd how long did it take?
  18. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was just about to ask as well, it just took me back to the homepage after I completed and ended the assessment.

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