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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied on 16th November, got links to tests on 23rd November, completed them 28th and not had outcome yet
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I think in total it maybe took me about an hour + 15? So not as long as I thought it would take!
  3. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just to be clear you can basically take as much time as you want in between each section but I just took a min!
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yes it is, I did the practice tests, it is very similar! The VR test is split into 5 sections with 4 questions each, it is timed but you have a page in between each section to take a minute!
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Have you heard back yet? I did the tests for Mayer Brown today. Yes, the SJT is not timed, but all sections of the verbal reasoning test is. I took a couple of mins between each session before you click start module :)
  6. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey! My Mentor (Grow Mentoring) who is an associate at a US law firm, advised me to try focus only on the office you are applying to. He has worked through applications for his firm, so I would say try to focus on the London office! Hope that helps
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am currently working on my WBD application and I am a current full-time LPC student (January 2022 - October 2022) I have put it on my application in the education section (not yet submitted)
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would definitely be up for this! Please can I be added if you start one :)
  9. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Pinsent Masons PFO 🥺
  10. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Today has a bit of a silver lining after the RS saga, got a BCLP open day invite. Really looking forward to it! ☺️❤️
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    RS PFO absolutely gutted! 😩😭
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nooooo reed smith 😭😭 getting back to us next week 😓
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got a pfo post-WG for DLA but for Manchester office. Maybe the London office havent reviewed some WGs yet? I got the pfo within about 3 days after, wouldn’t it be strange for some offices to send out pfos and another office just ignore?
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have you considered the SQE route aswell? So after LPC sit SQE2 and you will need two years QWE ie paralegal work? So could technically be qualified in 2 years? (If you already have some QWE it could be faster obviously) it all depends on how fast you want to get qualified really! The SQE...
  15. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have applied to Pinsent Masons Manchester office aswell, haven’t heard a peep yet 😖😬
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    SPB PFO 😂😭
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    FYI I have had both holding emails.
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Some people have not received either holding emails so I am holding onto hope that we are atleast maybe pile 😂
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations!! That’s amazing news
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have you checked spam or the other email folders? I got the email
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