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  1. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There were test invites and pfos given to spring applicants, but I've only seen pfos for summer so far.
  2. Hana ♥

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone who did Dechert's VI and/or written exercise I'd be grateful for any tips. Even more general case study resources as it's my first time doing one!
  3. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    that was for spring? or summer
  4. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    same question here too!
  5. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Dechert VI and written exercise too! It's my first time doing a written exercise, I don't know what to expect ahh 🥹
  6. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any tips on shoosmiths SJT? How is it like?
  7. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, all the time. Especially when I can't find the right word that I KNOW the meaning of, but it just doesn't come to me in English. But I think that's what makes us unique, too.
  8. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No(t yet). Applied on the deadline but I don't know if they are rolling or not. I didn't get any tests or AC yet
  9. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've never done SJTs through amberjack before. Are they the ones with the immersive tasks?
  10. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Interesting, thanks! 😊
  11. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do you know which platform they use for the SJT?
  12. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Watson Glaser for me is still a mystery 😭
  13. Hana ♥

    My journey to a TC 🌟

    Thank you axel! 💓 fingers crossed!!
  14. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm sorry what?! 🥹
  15. Hana ♥

    My journey to a TC 🌟

    Hey! I have read some threads here on people's journeys to TCs, and I thought I would contribute too! I hope that my journey will inspire others. I do sincerely hope that I will end up getting a TC soon and I will aim to update this regularly with my thoughts and insights. I graduated from...
  16. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For us still waiting for Latham, is it only the summer vac scheme apps left? I'm guessing they deal with spring first, then summer. Hoping for a wave of ACs for all of us rather than a wave of PFOs!
  17. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Jessica! That was reassuring
  18. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Question for those who got to interact with Shoosmiths: how do they feel about people with an accent? It might be an odd question, but they are asking if English is your first language, and every video I have watched from them did not include anyone who sounds 'international'. I know that they...
  19. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They took 10 days to send me mine!
  20. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didn't get it either in my actual inbox, but it appeared on the application platform! Have you checked there?

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