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  1. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received PFO this morning.
  2. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fwiw, I contacted them on Monday, as I realised I had been sent a VI invite but had not received it. They resent in and reset it yesterday, and I completed it the same day. This would suggest the ACs are not yet finalised.
  3. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    read the previous message. https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-vacation-scheme-applications-discussion-thread-2024-25.8976/page-755#post-201779
  4. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My application was for all Spring failing that Summer VS. They said " If you have applied for a vacation scheme, we will be in touch in early February. " Sent 3 January Proofreading task sent 30 January to be completed by 5 February. Completed 3 February. If you check in allhires then it...
  5. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Received a 'we are still checking applications' email from Slaughters: Thank you for applying to Slaughter and May, and we apologise for not being able to get back to you yet with a decision on your training contract application. We received a very high number of applications just before the...
  6. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got (virtual) AC from Farrer: Following your performance in the proofreading task, we would like to offer you a place on one of our virtual Assessment Mornings. We will be holding four Assessment Mornings with around 25 applicants attending each one. From the 100 or so candidates that...
  7. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can only see it as an attempt to warm up candidates. By asking an easy question but saying "this will be reviewed", people will put effort in, and by the time the real question comes they may be more focused and less nervous than if you told them "this is junk, nobody will watch it".
  8. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just did Gateley. It was a little weird because there was a "starter" question, which they said would be reviewed but not marked!? There were then two further questions were 3 minutes prep, 2 minutes to answer, one a "commercial awareness" and one a personality. Nothing Gateley-specific...
  9. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They say: First year salary: £46,000 Second year salary: £48,500 Newly qualified salary: Market rate for the area into which the trainee qualifies They have quite a few practice areas and specialise in property, family, charity and private client. Based on the trainee salaries I would...
  10. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just as a minor update, NRF rejected my application "following my Arctic Shores". So the "Disability Confident" doesn't seem to mean that much, lol.
  11. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    500 words is NOT a short word count. typical word count is 250 words. it seems that you're being asked: 1) talk about your hobbies, and how they would help you as a lawyer 2) talk about your positions of responsibility, ditto 3) talk about an achievement of importance, ditto so you might...
  12. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received Mishcon PFO following December VI
  13. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I believe it's automatic. They have a link here: https://www.shoosmiths.com/careers/emerging-talent/careers-blog/blog/shoosmiths-guide-for-the-online-strengths-based-assessment The test consists of: * one Watson-Glaser type test, untimed. Questions on: conclusion follows logically...
  14. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone receive a PFO from Davis Polk? They said ACs would be in January; never heard anything?
  15. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got one too. Don't think it's a mistake!
  16. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received a further email from them at 00:59 about my upcoming AC.
  17. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yep, March 2025.
  18. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just got the Milbank AC. Can't quite believe it, but here we are. For those who are wondering, I applied on the 31st at 2:30am, so just less than 24 hours before the deadline. Also, the ACs are full days THIS WEEK, which I guess is why they are doing it over the weekend, lol.
  19. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just did the NRF Arctic Shores. Worse than my previous attempt, lol. They had the face emotion game, the top/bottom even/odd round/straight shape game, the arrow direction left/right/x game, and the rotate the shapes game. No safecracking. I hope Arctic Shores dies soon.
  20. trainee4u

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thanks, yes i did read up and it LOOKS like maybe they are testing things more like getting distracted, so e.g., the WRONG xs are designed to make you feel stressed and if you just ignore them and maintain a certain level of performance without getting flustered then it's perhaps more the key...

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