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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have been applying for quite a lot of cycles now. I am starting to worry whether some firms would completely rule me out now after several years of applying to them, even though I have changed up my application and gained new experiences over the years. I have also noticed that my successful...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Winstons used a WG last year (just to flag)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it alright if I also PM you pls? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    not automatic - well done! just got rejected this morning
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know the exact time that HCR closes their TC applications pls? I know they close on Friday but unsure if that means midnight or the end of the business day. May email them to be on the safe side
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t know, sorry
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had a WG invite from Bates Wells for spring
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Good luck to you too 🍀it was a tough AC but we can only try our best!
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Yep, I felt the same on that task. My answer felt too brief. You’re probs right that there’s more competition for the traditional route. I also have to remember that my relevant experience helped me to make a strong application for the prof liability route in the first place. My initial...
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Mixed for me. Some areas I think I did ok, but other parts felt super rushed and I could have definitely done better. I was shocked to find out there’s a further partner interview if successful at this point. 6 stages seems like a lot! And for only 1 spot for prof liability. Starting to think I...
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    I did mine in the PM
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    I was told there was one date but not sure if not means only one session. Not sure if there was a morning session as well as PM
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Mine is less than one week after. I think it just depends on interviewer availability. 2 weeks after seems long - I feel for you! Do you have any idea whether to expect a group exercise for the AC? I’ve heard mixed things
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also invited to their AC and glad I’m not the only one feeling confused. I’ve done some general prep but still feeling underprepared as I have very little clue as to what to expect 😩
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Do you know whether everyone does the separate interview or whether you have to pass the AC day first?
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Turns out they only have one day of ACs for the vacancy I applied for so I'm going to stick with the original date and do it on my holiday. Did you get more info through once you accepted the AC date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am also still waiting. I feel the same. It's one of my top choices :(
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    No, nothing, sorry :( I am actually trying to get hold of recruitment to see if there’s an option to change the date of mine as I’m going to be abroad
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Thank you! London for the SQE programme (Prof liability)
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    Kennedy's TC/ SQE programme 2025

    Yeah, got an AC invite earlier

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