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  1. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone! Hope everyone is coping ok and getting through this cycle as best you can 💖 Just wondering if anyone, past or present, progressed with Ropes and Gray and might be able to give any pointers on the application. It’s a real favourite of mine but my grades are poor (reasons for it but...
  2. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Taylor Wessing pfo 😞
  3. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I applied to Akin on 5/12 but haven’t heard anything, is it safe to assume pfo or is a test invite still possible? I got through to TI last year and it took ages to get the test but have a sinking feeling this time 😞
  4. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don’t lose heart, you’ll get there! I’m also on round 2 (possibly 3) and it’s relentless and demoralising. Many people do this cycle after cycle but the only people who will never get a TC are the ones who give up…. Couple of thoughts though, maybe look at the applications you made that were...
  5. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Commerce meets Law - YouTube and Spotify. 1586 applications last year. Inviting 250 to written assessment this year, 120 to virtual interview with two lawyers and 70 across 4 vac schemes, circa 20 TCs
  6. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yep, rejected last year but progressed this time. It’s so incredibly competitive. Keep an open mind and pick yourself up. It’s all about the resilience and let’s face it, we need it in abundance in this game 🤝
  7. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If it helps I have really naff grades and did my degree from home, scraping a 2:1, have BCC at A Level and awful GCSEs. Degree was through the uni of London international but still, not oxbridge. I also went to insight evening last year and was rejected but managed to progress this cycle. I...
  8. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman pfo 😢
  9. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That’s insightful, thank you! Any idea if ‘on hold’ is a good/bad sign?
  10. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I tried to do the same and it gives me the same error message it did previously which is worrying. I have confirmation of submission but no confidence they can actually view it. Hope I’m wrong but tempted to email them
  11. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    In poker terms yes, but not in bingo
  12. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just application except one telephone interview with Akin. And that’s with 3 mentors. Plan B I think
  13. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Joining the Latham Spring PFO club 🙈 full house so far! At least I’m consistent 🤦‍♀️🤣
  14. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think (but don’t know) that’s what let me down. I felt the TI went well but I also believed my commercial answer was ok. Trouble is, it’s decided by a partner in that area and anonymised. Only takes that partner to dislike what you’ve written or have a bad day and just like that, you’re out. I...
  15. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone else submitted Shearman today? Finally got mine in this afternoon. Good luck all! My only other iron in the fire is Latham which isn’t looking hopeful but still seeing some offers coming in is positive. It’s not a no until it’s a no. Keep smiling all!!!
  16. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Post TI
  17. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So sorry to hear that. Hope you’re feeling brighter now? I don’t normally get upset but this one stings. It’s the furthest I’ve got with any of them (TI) and genuinely thought it had gone well but apparently not 😞
  18. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Akin PFO. Genuinely heartbroken
  19. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So sorry Barbara, I feel your pain. I too am really gutted about this one. Shocked to hear they’ve removed the telephone interview stage. Quite a bold move to go straight from app to AC, especially as it was seemingly a very recent decision. Never mind, there’s always next time :)
  20. Tattyasha

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Skadden PFO 😢

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