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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
First thing is to check the details of your offer letters. Either offer may specify a problem about accepting the other, e.g., "your vacation scheme placement is conditional on not accepting a training contract elsewhere." Second its completely up to you to do both. You might consider not doing...- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think so yes. It should take about 48 to get a Cappfinity report but can be longer. However, since the deadline for it was exactly a week ago, I’d reach out now.- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think it might be automatic or semi-automatic (so sent out if you meet the minimum requirements). I got sent one early the following morning after applying the previous night.- James Wakefield
- Post #3,637
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Sorry to hear that :( did you apply quite early to them?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,618
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think we have to remember that a lot of these firms have spring vac schemes happening, so I suspect they’ll take a while to get back about direct TC- James Wakefield
- Post #3,598
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Got the same strengths! Collaboration was my weakness which doesn’t seem good at all. However, I did progress with one cappfinity where I got ‘Relationship Builder’ as my weakness. I think progression depends on your actual marks across the different criteria they look for, and whether...- James Wakefield
- Post #3,560
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I’ve listed my upcoming VS’ on my direct TC applications because I’m hoping they make me standout. I think the pros of listing yours will probably outweigh any downside. They’re more likely to think A) you’re a good candidate which another firm has identified and B) you might not have applied...- James Wakefield
- Post #3,556
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Just a feedback report 1-2 days later.- James Wakefield
- Post #3,542
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
is the MB verbal reasoning timed?- James Wakefield
- Post #3,515
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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
- Post #3,492
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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
- Post #3,374
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I don’t think you can- James Wakefield
- Post #3,365
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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
- Post #20,798
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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
- Post #20,796
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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
- Post #20,794
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thank you and good luck!!- James Wakefield
- Post #3,358
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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
- Post #3,355
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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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
- Post #20,720
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Thank you.- James Wakefield
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- Forum: Applications Discussion