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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same but I didn't get a VI invite so guess its a PFO:confused:
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone who got the Goodwin VI apply close to the deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I doubt they've gotten around to reading yours. Not only has it only been four days since you submitted, those four days were Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and today 😭 . Have patience! Good things will come to you soon
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I remember that Paul Hastings' TC is rolling but the deadline is in June or July. Anyone know when is a good time to apply and when grad rec usually progresses applicants?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I submitted on the 23rd too and haven't received any test!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've done the Weil VI. Feel free to dm for insight.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! If you dont mind, when did you apply and when did you receive the invite?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds VI was good! Feel free to DM for insights!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I personally did two strengths and two areas for development! They gave 300 words and I felt that that was sufficient to cover 4 points
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Non-rolling I think so shld hear back after the deadline!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Dechert on the 21st too but havent heard back... you got a two day turn around?? Thats Crazy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DLA PFO post WG! Scored above average in every WG band but app was pretty bad so been waiting for this one for quite a while. Good to get some closure. Better things coming in the New Year!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds London VI! - Says its all strengths based situation questions. Does that mean we still have to give examples of how we've displayed these strengths in the past?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman! I had a question about this response. When writing the areas for growth and saying what I am doing to improve, should I include tangible results highlighting improvements? I am worried that providing these results suggest that it is no longer an area for growth per se. Thanks a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just applied yesterday! If it's a firm you really like and you have a compelling application, don't shoot your chances by taking yourself out of the process!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received a separate benchmark met email after my assessment completion email three days after completing the test.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I 100% agree with this. The quality of the application is way more important than having been to an open day. For example, the four ACs I've completed have been with firms who's open days I have never attended before. At the same time, I've failed to progress on multiple occasions with firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hoping for a christmas miracle next week 🙏
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman Do you think a 2021 deal is too old to mention, even if its exactly the type of work you want to do and there's no more recent examples on the firm's website? Thanks a lot!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haven't even heard back from the WG...

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