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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I went to an AC where someone had flown from Israel to attend that morning, so they had lots of luggage with them. I don’t know whether they were given an offer but they did seem tired in the group exercise.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Not at all weird!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
People with Travers Smith rejections, sorry to hear that. :( Did any of you apply on the deadline day?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Nothing from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith for me. Do these PE firms like keeping people waiting… 😢- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
In the same position. This is very likely to be a PFO I’m afraid. :( They’ve already completed their first stage interviews, ACs and made offers for the Spring Vac Scheme as far as I’m aware.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Sad to hear that! I’ll keep my fingers crossed my non-application is still under consideration. 🤣- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have one next week so interviews are still ongoing. I got the invite a couple weeks ago and I booked one of the last slots available to me. I'd say its unlikely if you haven't heard yet, but they do send out PFOs so its worth keeping your fingers crossed!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
They review the applications as they come in (and rolling reject them) but don’t make any offers about ACs etc. before the deadline. That’s at least what they said at the Open Day.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Well that’s a relief! Just got an email from Cooley about the AC. Sounds like they don’t tell people to leave at lunch anymore. You’re guaranteed to get an interview, which is incredibly reassuring. Not that you don’t need to be on your best game for the morning! @Ram Sabaratnam- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
So for everyone, like me, still waiting for R&G, it seems they send out a lot of rejections and then wait a week before sending out more rejections/AC invites, looking at last year. Thinking maybe our apps are potentially reviewed a second time? So could be a while until hearing back.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone know if pfos are sent out in rolling batches by R&G? I don't want to get my hopes up if an AC is still unlikely at this point?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Are there lots of people still waiting for R&G?- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Willkie PFO post written exercise.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
A possible alternative to getting a training contract might be a job application to graduate recruitment at Willkie. They must be thinking of employing a team to help Gemma surely!- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I recently went to an AC that was actually quite eye opening because of the mix of people. There were 2nd year undergrads, graduates and some people who had been paralegals for 5+ years and worked in other industries. I actually found the latter most intimidating! So it didn't feel strange at...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
My fear is that TS may have given out all their interviews already. Looking at the negatives, they only interview 5% of those who apply, according to Chamber Student. So very few people will hear back before they send out PFOs, presumably in a couple of weeks time. However, only one person...- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I guess the good side is it reminds you why you’re there. I find you’re sometimes lured into a false sense of calmness/security at ACs when you actually need to be on your best game all the time.- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Ram Sabaratnam! Any tips for the Cooley AC? ☺️- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Ok I underplayed the emojis on this slightly. Maybe should have been: 🤯😁😌🥳🍾- James Wakefield
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Cooley AC! 🙂- James Wakefield
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