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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    the 1-8th march i believe! I booked for the 8th march
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Bristows first round interview invite!! 😄
  3. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No worries :) in the past month or so I'd say! some are varied i've had people reach out about 1st and the final stage interviews (i think being run tomo or so)
  4. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think around 3-4 people so not a huge number dont worry!
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i didn't apply this year but i have had people reaching out to me about mofo interviews
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not sure about rolling basis but since they extended the deadline i wouldn't think it is rolling! I applied yesterday if it helps 😂 i'd say go for it!
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Winston deadline is 29th feb (was extended) so will probably hear back after the deadline has passed :)
  8. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Harbottle & Lewis interview invite! I applied a few days before the deadline. If anyone has any tips I'd really appreciate it! :) can offer some insights for macfarlanes, jones day, mofo, accutrainee!
  9. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i'm also waiting to hear back and expecting a pfo :( i think they said they will send all invites by 23rd feb and i think if we don't hear anything by then it'll be a rejection
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    honestly random life stuff! Nothing much about a legal career. I didn't actually realise how senior she was while talking to her 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was told 'wow I am so impressed by your confidence and character to speak to me and other senior partner for an hour at a party- you're fantastic! It would be great to share an office with you, come with me I'll introduce you to all the other partners!' by a senior partner at a firm event on...
  12. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    any news from bristows post partner screening? :)
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yeah i second this, a couple friends that graduated same time as me (sept) either worked part time or didn't work at all and only applied (whereas I worked full time). they were both successful (one tc other ended up getting a non law grad scheme)! makes me sometimes question if i made the right...
  14. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    LLB grad here, i'm currently on a year long internship but when that ends i'm gonna try get a paralegal role maybe at my same company but also worrying 😭 not sure how i feel about self funding sqe without a TC
  15. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Ok great I see what you mean! thank you so much for taking the time to answer this @Jessica Booker :)
  16. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    oh that is frustrating :( we both did the test a while ago assuming you also made an effort to apply earlier rather than near the deadline too? i feel the same, the fact i only got the email today saying they received my test scores makes me think its very unlikely that I'll proceed to TI as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    i used to stick to neutral colours but i got a blush pink/camel colour blazer for my birthday and i love it! it's silly but sometimes i hope it makes me a little more memorable like 'oh yeah i remember her the one in the camel blazer!' haha def a bit silly but whatever you feel best in!
  18. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    thank you Axel! It's a shame as generally my feedback sounded positive but unfortunately in one of my tasks i didn't refer to specific clauses in legislation enough. I did beat myself up about it for a while after but 2 hours after the pfo phone call (brutal) i had an interview for an in-house...
  19. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hey not a stupid question at all! on my VS i would suggest a coffee chat and they would take you to a nearby coffee shop and also they pay for it since you're on a VS and i was at uni not really earning it's a courtesy they do, you don't have to worry about offering to pay but dw i understand...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi there. i was wondering if anyone could help with an answer for an interview question of why I didn't convert a VS to a TC? It's a question i am dreading but ik i should defo expect it coming my way :( my feedback post-VS wasn't super clear/that useful, I asked but GR didn't give me a...

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