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  1. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If it helps put people at ease, it seemed there was quite a lot of availability on the booking portal, so seems like they're likely doing a fair few! Good luck to everyone waiting 🤞🏻
  2. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! I did it over the weekend (can't remember when in all honesty).
  3. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Freshfields AC!! Genuinely really shocked 😅
  4. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Maybe! They did say "at this stage in the application process" which is open to interpretation ig 🤷‍♂️
  5. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I can't find it but remember someone asked if s Freshfields share WG scores on request - I asked and they said no
  6. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just a heads up, the deadline on the email I received was 9am today😅. Hope you're able to complete it!
  7. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anybody know whether NRF have actually opened applications? I can't find the application portal anywhere, but their website says it opened on 5th Jan
  8. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anybody know if Freshfields will send you your WG results on request?
  9. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅
  10. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same here 😅
  11. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didn't get a bounce back or anything using the one from their website (I use Gmail). How'd you know it didn't work?
  12. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a Jones Day PFO about a day after applying too! Also just got a Reed Smith PFO a few days after applying - the devil works hard but some Grad Rec teams work harder 😅!!
  13. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    DLA AC! If anybody who's done one has any insight to share id appreciate it - I've never done an assessment centre for a job in law before 😅.
  14. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it's basically the case that they'll invite to AC based on the strength of the application til all spaces are filled, then reject people post filling all the spots. So if we don't get an AC, we're in for a long wait before we get a PFO😅.
  15. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anybody who has applied to Fieldfisher - is the application form asking for individual modules or just your degree and overall resulted? It is structured like it just wants you to input the overall degree, but the form also looks a bit like it only wants achieved results not predicted. A bit...
  16. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Could someone explain what Bates Wells are looking for with this question: "Please tell us about an outstanding personal achievement which added value to either your academic or working environment. When answering the question, please consider the Bates Wells values."? I'm not sure whether...
  17. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What date is showing on your application portal? Mine has changed to 14/12 today, so I'm hoping they're about to respond post-app to people they haven't got back to yet (or at least that my app has been reviewed now and will be in the next batch of responses!).
  18. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm also waiting for an AC (hopefully!) after passing the VI a couple weeks ago for the Manchester office. Feels like I'm in DLA purgatory - Fingers crossed we hear soon!
  19. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For DLA, does anybody have experience of not being invited to AC after passing the VI?
  20. VacayScheme

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So, Taylor Wessing's post application email seems to read quite specifically - "We review each application carefully and will be in touch should you be successfully shortlisted through to the first stage of our process". Does this mean that if you don't make it past the post-application...

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