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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was considering whether to look at SARs to get scores/feedback firms wouldn’t otherwise give. Is this a good idea though or just likely to annoy the companies? Has anyone gained useful information by doing these that has helped with applications, or are they just a distraction?
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I do this and I also check for missed calls too. 😅
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know some people have heard back from Withers after-test. I’m hoping that’s just for Spring though? Has anyone heard for summer?
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got mine 10:30pm on Wednesday. So almost Thursday.
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ah sorry yes. I was just making a general point about direct TC apps that might close in June, and then Winter Vac ones which open from August/September.
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    So in an extreme case, you could be applying to the same firm 3 months apart?
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m assuming that though, for them to invite you to WG, it must be possible for you to get a score which means you’re likely to get an interview (which is a good way of looking at it!) For some people that may be 32/40 though and for others, 38/40. Who knows!
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s not a VI, the next stage is an interview on zoom. They’ve already marked our applications before inviting people to the WG so I think they will look at those marks in conjunction with your WG score to decide who to interview.
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cooley WG 😁
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear that :( can I ask what day you did it? Good luck with your other apps!
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back who did the Reed Smith VI/SJT in the last week? Thanks!
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes. The WG isn’t automatic sadly, so I’d assume a PFO.
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m afraid I don’t know in your case.
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m in the same camp of not hearing back. Unfortunately there have already been ACs (let alone AC invites) so I’m definitely assuming a PFO.
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t. Maybe stick a label over the firm name if that’s the only water bottle you have?
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t know but can I jump on your question and ask if anyone knows what the Ropes & Gray test is? E.g. SJT, WG or Arctic Shores?
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I find it funny that everyone has seemingly gone for Cooley this cycle. Definitely a lot of groupthink. 🤣
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! Can I ask when you did your VI?
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin?

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