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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know how long Sidley take to get back after an interview? :) thank you x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, if you don't mind me asking - did they tell you they were giving you an article prior? or do they just give it to you during the interview? and is it a discussion just regarding your thoughts or is it more analytical/like a case study type of thing? Many thanks
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Also does anyone know if it affects your chances choosing an earlier/later AC date?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone got tips for the NRF AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    NRF TI! Could anyone share any insight on how to prepare?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied ten mins before the deadline, so idk whether that's affected it? or if I wasn't shortlisted with ppl who got it earlier? id be interested to know how it works if anyone has ideas, and thanks!!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just got an NRF WG invite so they must be sending more out if anyone's waiting
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, does NRF send out PFOs in batches? I haven't got the PFO or WG, have they forgot ab me lol?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Do Latham recruit meaningfully from Direct TCs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They must have sent them all just now right? So they did make the deadline they set themselves but literally at the last minute lol 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just got the test invite from Cooley! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! This is really bad but they couldn't verify two of my work experiences (idk why) and kept calling me for extra detail etc so they could, but life got in the way and plus this relates to my current role I'm not that bothered about so I didn't treat it w much urgency (bad I know) and they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    (Sorry if this again is another stupid Q from me but I'm really specific and can't make sense of these things sometimes) - Does everything finance related fall into the remit of a 'finance lawyer' e.g. fintech, restructuring, etc.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think automatic cut off is anything under 18th percentile - so if you don't meet that you would have got rejected straight away
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone got any tips/advice on how to prepare for the Morgan Lewis second stage interview? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes it is! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Im in Sheffield for context although I was living in london before moving back and did have a few interviews
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You’re welcome! Sorry I meant to say mine is actually a national firm - and I have no prior experience in commercial so yeah you’ll be fine and don’t even write off VS’s yet hopefully you’ll get one anyways 🤩
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you!! I thought so tbh! I played myself by choosing to apply to them for my first ever try 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    My firm is a regional commercial firm, my friend worked in an in house paralegal role for a big U.K. company, now works in a regional firm ( so do my other two friends ) - and I honestly just applied to some on a whim, I think one of my friends got hers on LinkedIn but the rest literally just...

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