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  1. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah I got a PFO last week.
  2. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Not sure how to phrase this, but "how much of an issue is money for you?" Basically, if you get the TC first, they will generally fund the PGDL for you and give you a substantial (£10-20kish) maintenance grant. If money is no object and you are convinced you will get a TC eventually, then...
  3. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It'll be a while yet, they still haven't even sent the online tests out for the TC group yet (I emailed and asked and they said it would be coming soon).
  4. M

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Me either! I just asked about this in the SV thread (thinking it was this one) and somebody said grad rec said to them that it might take a while! I also found MB unusual because they didn’t have any questions! (I’m ok with that because I think I have decent experience) but it did feel...
  5. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! I’ve also just realised I’ve applied for the TC and this is the SV thread so that may have something to do with it!
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not answering your question but I do have one for you on MB… how long after submitting your application did you received invites to the online test? (Not the day in the life of SJT, just the automatic ones). I’ve not heard anything from MB and it’s been ages! Also, did you submit a covering...
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ugh, just did Reed Smith SJT and VI. It was VILE. And so many maths questions - I HATE maths! Already got my feedback report and it was basically middle of the road for everything and 6 out of 9 for all 4 of their pillars - I couldn't feel less special! 🤣No idea what that means. Gutted because I...
  8. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, I decided not to even bother with OC precisely because of this question 😂. It’s OC for goodness sake - MC was more straightforward!
  9. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think so. I applied about 3 weeks ago and never received an invite to WG. How long after did you receive your invite? I'm thinking about contacting them because if I'm honest they're one of my top 3 choices.
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this before or after you hear back from them on the test? I’ve still not had general feedback (I.e. pass/fail to the next round) from the test yet…
  11. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, I just copied the bullets from my CV for the work experience part in all my applications. I haven't been to any AC's or had offers (yet, hopefully) because this is my first cycle, but I've passed the application stage at LL, BCLP, Reed Smith and Fieldfisher so far so I don't think...
  12. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same! A post upthread said we're supposed to hear about VI's by tomorrow... and another said they'd received a PFO. I've had nothing yet.
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can I ask when you applied and when you were invited to Mishcon on pls?
  14. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got BCLP Online Test through this morning and Reed Smith VI this evening. Talk about buses! Is MB Mayer Brown? Haven't anything from them... :(
  15. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I heard the following week. Did the test on a Saturday and heard back the following Friday.
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