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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    As it's gone past 5pm now, assuming that's a PFO from CC. A shame but onto the next one 🤝
  2. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    What I don't understand is that some people on here received PFOs a week or so ago (haven't heard of any offers but they may have come through). How can there be such a large gap of time where nowhere hears anything? They've clearly reviewed some applications. Frustrating.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Is anyone sure they send PFOs? In their email, it says "you will be informed whether you are invited to the video interview stage on or before Friday 8th December 2023." From that, I'm interpreting it as they only let you know if you've been successful and don't issue PFOs (unless anyone's...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Yeah, I've heard nothing either and am frantically refreshing. Presume that with everyone else hearing though, it's not good news and that PFO is coming haha
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    I just completed the online test and did anyone else find it weird? Like I found it harder than the standard Watson Glaser and many of the questions were number heavy. The "fairly strong/weak" part threw me off as well. Can't say I'm particularly confident now :( How did everyone else find it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm not 100% sure (and I haven't had a response from them so far) but it does sound like it. I know some people have received test invites, so they've been sent out. Have to say, not even alerting people if they've been unsuccessful when they know the effort/time people put into single...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The deadline doesn’t close for over a month still; I don’t think there’s any harm in applying, regardless of ACs being sent out. They’d be missing out on a lot of potentially good candidates if they didn’t consider anyone sending an application in now.
  8. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    At what point would you consider applying to a rolling deadline wasted effort? If I apply the day of or the day before the deadline, is it so unlikely to be considered that it’s better to focus the effort on other firms given the time/effort needed to be put into one application?
  9. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone completed HSF's online assessment? Would be grateful for any tips!
  10. L

    Taylor Wessing Application

    Has anyone else completed the online assessment yet? I have until Friday to complete it and wondered if anyone had any tips/practice links (other than the short one already provided?) Thank you!
  11. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I applied 30 October from memory, so it was a while! I think there are others who applied in October and are still waiting so I wouldn't worry :)
  12. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    PFO from Slaughter and May :( It's weird - I find I put far more time and effort into their application, which I didn't get through, while others which I've done relatively quickly I have. Is it just a case of it being a TC application, which is more competitive than a VS, or simply because...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    S&M’s application is a little different to others in the sense that it’s a CV and cover letter. If you’ve already got a CV in decent shape and feel you can write a 500ish cover letter (which certainly seems doable before the deadline), I’d say go for it. Obviously it’s better to apply earlier...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How long did it take most people to hear back from Slaughter and May after applying? I sent my application off on 3 November and still haven’t heard anything. Slightly worried I left it too late with the rolling deadline, but also feel as applications still haven’t closed yet, that shouldn’t be...
  15. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Sorry to hear that, I’m still yet to hear so not sure if that’s good or bad news. I’d agree though, 30 minutes does make it feel overly pressured. In terms of strategy, other than practice, practice, practice like you said, I guess just doing those practice tests to a time limit. For example...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As it's a rolling deadline, applications for the London VS have closed now, as they've presumably filled up all their spaces.
  17. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks! What exactly did the email say if you don't mind me asking?
  18. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    It says they're reviewing your application, so why would you think it means you've failed the test?! It just sounds like an automated email to me and not something to read into :)
  19. L

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    How long did it take most people to hear back from Clifford Chance after completing the WG? I'll be honest, I found it much harder than most of the practice tests I did :confused:
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    Thanks for the advice and for getting through the first stage! How long did it take you to hear back after sending off your application if you don't mind me asking?

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