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📅 Vacation Scheme & Open Day Applications 2025–26
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Just a feedback report 1-2 days later.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
is the MB verbal reasoning timed?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
It’s a cappfinity I think. So it’ll be situational judgement questions and maybe some critical thinking/maths but that depends on the preferences of the law firm. I’ve got 3 of them to do so I may have more insights this weekend. 😅- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
What a week. I’ve sent out applications to Ashurst, Baker McKenzie, Mayer Brown, Farrer & Co and Shoosmiths. Now can enjoy a few hours break this evening. 😅🫡- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I don’t think you can- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Also 15 minute TI is longer than any of my VIs. No idea what they’ll ask us. I’ll also have to do the call in my lunch break during my VS next week.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
My motivation for this is the chance to meet you haha.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Macfarlanes Dinner interview invite post-test! 😅 I can't believe there are so many stages for a dinner!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’d have a look at BCLP’s retention rate… I believe it’s been very low over the last few years. They’ve also just announced they are closing their Asian offices too.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thank you and good luck!!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hey can I ask how long it took to get the first test? Also, when did you get the VI? Thanks!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I got a VS last year and my AC interview was scheduled for 50 minutes, and didn’t last more than 30.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thank you.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
@Jessica Booker can I ask your thoughts on this?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
This makes me feel better. Thank you. 😅- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
One of my 20 or so references in my Baker McKenzie app is ‘Baker Mckenzie’. Is my application doomed? 😕- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone heard back about the Macfarlanes dinner?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
They’ll receive 50% of their applications over the next couple of days. I doubt they have stopped sending out their automatic tests- as they’ll be inundated with emails from people applying. I’m sure we’ll get it! 🤞- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I applied an hour ago. I know their first test is supposedly automatic? Anyone who did receive it, how long did it take?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
How long does it usually take Mayer Brown to send their automatic test?- James Wakefield
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