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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    How long does it take for Ashurst to send the Cappfinity? Thanks!
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The lack of TCs will have reduced the number of applicants (I didn’t look at W&S for example) so don’t lose hope!
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heading to Russell-Cooke for their VS week after next? Feel free to DM!
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for this Ram! Did you have an interview at the end, or do Cooley only judge candidates holistically on the scheme?
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can you/should you add your interviewers at law firms on Linkedin? I feel because you have actually met them and had a chat, its fair enough. Any thoughts?
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone else no longer access their previous applications on Vantage?
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m not one for false hope on this and I’m still waiting for a test like you. :/ There’s a lot of positivity on this forum, which is great, but often a lot of very optimistic reassurance. I personally think SH have probably sent out all their tests by now. Hopefully I’ll be proven wrong and...
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So the Cappfinity was not a mistake! “Thank you for your email. The online assessment is part of the application process.”
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone else is in the same situation, I’ve emailed the Early Careers team to check whether we need to do the test and will share the response here.
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone else get sent a Cappfinity test for the Macfarlanes Senior Partner Dinner?…. Is this a mistake? 😅
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    So they've recently changed their test to Cappfinity I think, at least for the direct TC. Just fyi in case you weren't aware. They mentioned this was very new at a careers event.
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can’t believe they have a telephone interview stage for their dinner too. 😅 law applications are just becoming nuts now.
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So who else was up till midnight writing their application for the Macfarlanes senior partner dinner? 😅
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Probably if they’ve asked for it. You’ll get a starter checklist that basically just refers the law firm to your P45.
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve had one over phone and two by email. So can be either.
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats!! I feel like this isn’t chance to be honest. I’ve got a VS from a top firm of mine and I think they can sense your motivation!
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does everyone else do the pause in their head when reading the name Paul, Weiss? The comma really bugs me and I’m not sure why. 🤣
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Relatable. 😅 It’s important to note with nitpicking your performance that you tend to focus on what maybe didn’t go well, but assessors look at your overall performance. So if you’re like me, you’re biased into thinking you’ve done worse than you have.
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Worth looking at the terms of your offer letter for the second VS. If it doesn't say anything about accepting a TC elsewhere, you'll be fine to do the scheme I believe.
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Summer for me.

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