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  1. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    In the email inviting to me complete the VI, I was told that I would hear back within a month whether I was successful. So, some ACs will likely be held after 5th August (since 5th July was the deadline for submitting my VI).
  2. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't heard anything back either since submitting my application on the 28th February - I just applied to the summer schemes. Which schemes did you apply to?
  3. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, does anybody have any advice on the Mayer Brown Job Simulation? I'd greatly appreciate any tips! :)
  4. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has gone to the Macfarlanes or HSF AC please PM me. I have insight on Osborne Clarke's and Burges Salmon's AC.
  5. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    From what I've seen on this forum in previous years people were being invited to ACs for HSF as late as February for the Summer Vac Scheme so maybe there's still hope for us yet. We'll just have to wait and see I guess! 🤞
  6. LegallyBrunette_

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I received the invitation to the virtual AC for OC's Bristol office last night. Hopefully, you'll hear back soon :)
  7. LegallyBrunette_

    Mishcon de Reya's strengths-based video interview

    Just out of curiosity, what kind of questions did you have? I had one on the strengths I'd bring to the role, one on ethics and one on the firm's place in the market. I don't know if everybody gets the same questions or if they change between candidates.
  8. LegallyBrunette_

    Mishcon de Reya's strengths-based video interview

    I'm waiting to hear back after the VI for the spring scheme too. Best of luck to you!

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