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  1. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Baker McKenzie is annoying now. At the open day back in SEPTEMBER they said applications would open in October (they didn't, they opened in November a month later) and that they'd be rolling. They've been completely silent since then, I haven't seen any WG invites, any AC invites, nothing.
  2. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When did you apply and when did you receive the assessment if you don't mind sharing? :D
  3. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They're playing hard to get 🥲
  4. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Guys, go to bed!
  5. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah, I'd appreciate it if the firms would send a PFO as soon as they decide it's a PFO, rather than sending them out in batches
  6. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any communication from Baker McKenzie for their Summer Vac Scheme? I saw some emails here but they all were related to the Spring one :)
  7. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't heard from them, and I attended their open day (not that it would mean I passed the application stage, but still, it was quite competitive)
  8. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'd recommend picking something that interests you - something that you could go in-depth with! It doesn't matter if it's prominent or not, it's the quality of your answer that matters. If it's a 'mainstream' problem I'd recommend looking at the underlying issues!
  9. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who had an AC invite for Latham, were you invited to sit an additional VI after the SJT + VI, or was it a straight AC invite?
  10. Hana ♥

    International Qualification.

    Hey Ellie! I have never been in your situation before, but I wanted to drop a message to encourage you, whatever you choose to do! It must have been really difficult to face those situations during your degree - a law degree is difficult enough, nevermind experiencing such debilitating health...
  11. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I feel exactly the same. I have exams, and I'm also checking my emails every day. Sometimes I don't feel like doing anything because I'm waiting for something - anything. It's really stressful. I also noticed that firms like Latham have had their deadline much earlier this year compared to last...
  12. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from Gowling post-VI or Baker McKenzie post application?
  13. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not at all! ☺️ Applications should be the place where you can feel free to show off your aptitudes! (Although.. I don't see how you perceive it as bragging - you really achieved that, with your own efforts; it's something commendable and they will admire you for it)
  14. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm on hold too, but I bombed that WG. I took mine a few weeks ago.
  15. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone else feels awkward during VIs? It's like my whole personality changes 🥹
  16. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yup, feels like ages now! This week we’ll get a response surely
  17. Hana ♥

    Eversheds VI

    No, they said Wednesday the 25th lol.
  18. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I just heard back from HR on behalf of the Cambridge office. They said they are trying to give a reply by ‘Wednesday’. I don’t know if this Wednesday (today) or next week.
  19. Hana ♥

    Eversheds VI

    They said ACs will take place between 18-31 Jan. I contacted them and they said they will aim to reply to everyone by the end of this week. Still nothing here!
  20. Hana ♥

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For anyone wondering about Eversheds, I e-mailed them and they said that they are sending out VI outcomes until the end of next week!

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