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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It might be because loads of people applied. In the application workshop, Paul mentioned that they were anticipating 2-3,000 applications. 🥲🥲 It could be 50% of applicants get the test. 🤷🏾‍♂️
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope it is otherwise I’m cooked. I might email Paul and ask because I would need adjustments if it is timed. 🥲
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Paul, Weiss, it actually is the second stage. Paul had mentioned it during an application workshop. 🥲 Not everyone will recieve the online SJT as it is based on a spelling and grammar review of each application. After the test stage, I think applications get reviewed again but this time...
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They are sending them out in batches I just got mine at 16:05. Don’t lose hope just yet!! 🙂
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    OMG HOLY SHIT just got the Paul, Weiss test invite. 🫨 I’m actually shocked right now. 🥲
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Second this he mentioned it in the Dec open day that I attended. 🙂 They probably won’t even have a benchmark set since it’s everyone’s first time doing the test!
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah I think a few of us selected both. I did it because I’m too indecisive and couldn’t decide between the two lmao. 🤣 Did it for White & Case, Ropes & Gray and a few others as well. 🥲
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they are sending tests out gradually so don’t lose hope yet! 🙂
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think Paul mentioned they would review applications again alongside test scores and successful applicants would be invited to interviews. 🙂🙂
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it’s too soon to expect a PFO because only a few people have mentioned AC invites so we can’t know for sure until we get the email! Best of luck for Covington!
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Some people got their AC invites yesterday and others got invited today so I think it’s a staggered approach and not one batch. 🥲
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Normally deadlines are midnight but I think to be on the safer side try submit it a few hours in advance to avoid any technical issues. 🙂 Ropes & Gray deadline is on the 31st and I think theirs is midnight but not fully sure. 🥲
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats 🥳
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I fully empathise with how you feel. I also come from a lower socio-economic background. The jump from a comprehensive state school to a RG university is super intense. 🥲🥲 In my experience this cycle, I included everything like part-time jobs, extracurriculars, virtual law internships, open...
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A few people have had AC’s and SVS offers for HL and I saw one person for RPC. 🙂 I think the bulk of the AC’s and SVS offers will be given in February/March. Best of luck! 🤞
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A monkey would know the difference between % and percentile. 😂 There is no need to undermine the difficulty people face in doing the WGT. 🥲
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think they do it on a percentile basis and at one of their events they mentioned it was 37th percentile - not sure what that means as a % or score out of 40. 🥲 They also said they only review applications from all the people who passed the WGT. I think once you pass the WGT, they probably...
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It will probably be multiple batches because they do get over 4,000 applications (half of which is for the VS) and invite 200 to VS AC - the rest of the applicants will get a PFO. 😕 If you haven’t heard back yet assume you are still being considered for the AC/VS. Best of luck for HL! 🙂
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have seen people doing VI for Weil and Goodwin and some people have made it to AC for Akin and Milbank. I saw some Jones Day VS offers but not seen anything for other firms. I wouldn’t assume it’s a PFO esp for firms that haven’t gotten back to most candidates.
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hopefully they come together and designate an AC and VS offers day as well.

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