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  1. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any other BCLP VI invites? Has anyone heard from PWC post VI?
  2. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same, still waiting on a response
  3. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah they have! I think someone was speaking about it yesterday :(
  4. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know two other people outside of TCLA who have got rejections 👎
  5. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I see, thank you!
  6. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For London?
  7. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly!😁
  8. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly what you’d wear to an in person interview! I’ve opted for turtle necks or smart shirts with frills or something. Something professional but memorable (by colour or design) ✅
  9. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So from what I heard, you need to behave like a serial killer in the pre recorded ones 😭 stare into the camera, smiling and you have to make yourself seem real enthusiastic! It’s so uncomfortable but apparently it works like a charm. I’d also recommend recording your interviews. So afterwards...
  10. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Pre-recorded ones or with grad rec?
  11. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Okay fair enough, I took mine the next day. And YES!! Don’t stop 🤙🤙
  12. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So sorry 😭 when did you do the assessment?
  13. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I definitely won’t be applying there again tbf it’s a shame too
  14. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    At last, my Travers PFO ❤️
  15. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think as long as you don’t make it to interview stage for the vac scheme, you should be okay to apply for TC in the same cycle!
  16. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it’s ridiculous that they haven’t had the decency to reach out to people and just say no 🤣 submitted my app two months ago and I’m still here. What a waste of time
  17. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any more VI/AC/PFOs for these?
  18. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got an email this morning saying that my application and test scores have been sent to Grad Rec and I should hear back in two weeks. Now we wait…again…
  19. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey congrats on getting an interview! When did you submit your app and test? And when were you offered the interview?
  20. aspiringlawyer47

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Having engaged with the firm a lot this year, it’s definitely worth it! Give it a go, you might surprise yourself!
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