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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As they were non-rolling and only shut on the 10th, I’m expecting to hear back in around 2 weeks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mine was for summer I believe.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Latham PFO for SVS. Really gutted as felt it was one of my stronger apps. This cycle has become really demoralising if I’m honest as receiving far more PFOs this time round than last year, even though substantially more research and effort is being put into applications. Ah well, onto the next...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s essentially a WG, just slightly different (from memory they have “a fairly strong/weak argument and “a very strong/weak argument” with the evaluating arguments section). I think there’s a practice test they provide before you start and it’s identical to that. It was honestly quite...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How much weight does the VI question hold do people reckon? If you had a strong application and a weak VI, do you reckon that will massively count against you? Or as it’s only the one question, there will be less weight on it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long did it take you to receive the report? And as a side note, how much are the reports worth reading into? I had a Linklaters one where it seems my 1 weakness was a key competency; should I basically be expecting that inevitable PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yep 😭😭 I found the SJT difficult in itself (one of those ones where every option appears reasonable) and the VI question wasn't terrible but 3 minutes just feels so long. As a caveat, how bad is it in VIs to make mistakes? I got myself mixed up in my first sentence and just offset the whole pace...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just about to sit the Latham SJT and was just wondering if someone had a link to Latham's key competencies for reference? Also, do you get a break in-between the SJT and VI? Or is it straight into the VI? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To access the assessment, please log back into the apply4law homepage. The deadline for completing the assessment is three days after the application form deadline (London), or three days after submission for non-London vacancies. If you require any adjustments to be made ahead of you taking...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I see a few have already received PFOs and I’ve seen one acceptance. Perhaps they’re going through Spring VS first and then doing the Summer ones? They seem to be pretty quick though in comparison to other firms!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    So frustrating when they do that; Willkie have on their website “yes and no”. Transparency would go on a long way 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I thought they were rolling? Seems to suggest that everywhere elsewhere?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry to hear that :( When did you apply/complete the test if you don’t mind me asking?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    31 December but they’re rolling :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Most firms have grade requirements listed on their website. Most will expect a 2:1 degree as a minimum though and A-Level requirements can vary, although the “bigger” firms tend to look for AAB and above. If you have extenuating circumstances with your grades, there should be a space for this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They’re non-rolling and I only did my test Sunday, so imagine a few will have done the same. I’d expect to hear next week hopefully :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    They only closed on the 10th and are non-rolling, so I'd honestly expect it to be a good few weeks until you hear anything from them :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just had an A&O PFO but had this email reply: “Although we’re not able to progress further with your application on this occasion, we would like to be able to contact you if any other suitable opportunities come up.” Is that a generic PFO that everyone got?
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    I applied on 8 November and received a test invite on 29 November, so wouldn’t lose hope yet as still took 3 weeks for it to come through after applying. However, it does say they “will be in touch should you be successfully shortlisted”, so it may unfortunately be the case that it’s one of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I agree completely with your point on rolling deadlines and you never know if you don't apply but in general, would you advise increasing your chances by putting energy into a firm with a rolling deadline further in the future or non-rolling if a rolling deadline is close? For instance, if I...
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