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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Me too 😭
- Tattyasha
- Post #6,606
- Jan 3, 2024
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Happy Monday all! Hope you’re doing ok and had a restful weekend. Just wondered if anyone has any insight or tips for the Akin telephone interview please? Any help much appreciated!!!
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,516
- Dec 18, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Thank you 🙏 I applied 7/11 so a little while ago and had expected bad news. Delighted I was wrong! Appreciate still a long way to go but it’s certainly given me a boost if nothing else :)
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,328
- Dec 12, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

Akin online test invite!!! If anyone has experience of this I’d really appreciate your insight if possible please 🙏
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,314
- Dec 12, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Ah yes you’re quite right! Losing track. Not a good sign for me in that case though 😥
- Tattyasha
- Post #4,210
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

So I’ve had a little search through the previous posts but can’t find anything… Gibson Dunn. Insight Day is next week. Anybody been invited (or rejected)? Haven’t heard a bean! Also, for Akin, I see people have been getting test invites but is that for the spring or summer scheme please? I...
- Tattyasha
- Post #4,189
- Nov 28, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Brilliant! Well done! May I ask when you applied please?
- Tattyasha
- Post #3,823
- Nov 22, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Post app for WVS, so not unexpected. Par for the course! We all have them :)
- Tattyasha
- Post #2,636
- Nov 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Dechert pfo 😢
- Tattyasha
- Post #2,629
- Nov 9, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Likewise!!
- Tattyasha
- Post #2,253
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

This doesn’t feel like a good sign…
- Tattyasha
- Post #2,251
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Waking up on a Friday bright a breezy like, I am so not worried if I hear back from applications or not…. Every 1m 30s checks emails with knotted stomach
- Tattyasha
- Post #2,248
- Nov 3, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Another member of the Sidley PFO club here. Also gutted as I thought I’d done a reasonable job with the application and had it checked with a mentor. Never mind, onwards and upwards! Chins up chaps 💗
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,713
- Oct 26, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Yes I’ll be there! Blonde hair, black trousers, red jacket 🤣 say hello!!! 👋
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,614
- Oct 25, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Me too! Well done! See you there :)
- Tattyasha
- Post #1,392
- Oct 22, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Latham & Wakins Open Day 2023-4

I applied on the 11th Sept, completed assessments last week and heard back this afternoon. A tad gutted but hoping it doesn’t necessarily mean curtains for the VS. Will have another go and hopefully come back stronger!
- Tattyasha
- Post #7
- Oct 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

Massive congrats @citylaw2025 🤩 you give us all hope!
- Tattyasha
- Post #562
- Oct 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
Latham & Wakins Open Day 2023-4

PFO Latham open day 😭
- Tattyasha
- Post #5
- Oct 2, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Thank you so, so much you guys. I actually don’t know where I’d be without having this wonderful support network. Please, if you ever need to vent like I have, feel free to message me anytime. I’ll always be here to listen and comfort where I can xx
- Tattyasha
- Post #10,538
- Feb 11, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

So much respect for everyone on this thread. Honestly don’t know how you all do it. Yesterday was one of those days. Two PFOs, busy all day but felt like nothing achieved, dealing with difficult individuals for the renovations… As someone just coming to terms with being neurodiverse and pushing...
- Tattyasha
- Post #10,526
- Feb 11, 2023
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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