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  1. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just need to vent and I think I’m having a really tough day today, genuinely the PFO’s are getting to me and not hearing back from other firms such as Weil and Morgan Lewis is really upsetting me, seeing invites I’m beginning to compare myself and think it’s too late. I’m struggling to keep...
  2. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have Morgan Lewis sent out their invites already?
  3. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    McDermott PFO and W&C PFO, this cycle is rough
  4. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am in the same boat and the anxiety is real! I keep comparing myself to other candidates in the forum because I've not heard from any firm since I've completed the applications. E.g Gibson Dunn, I sent this in September and still nothing and I'm feeling frustrated and annoyed because I would...
  5. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it just me or does the application cycle feel over now? I don't know which firm's to apply to next and I am feeling super anxious about it all! and still not one interview :(
  6. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the exact same score as you ! and the 3/9 was for digital so not feeling hopeful either. I'd be curious to know the benchmark and whether they review the application at the same time ?
  7. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from W&C for summer/spring?
  8. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear that, was this post test?
  9. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received a VI for W&C summer? yet?
  10. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from W&C for their open day?
  11. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you could choose a career other than law, what would you choose? - I'm not really sure how to best answer this question. I'm not sure if it's best to think of something commercial or something genuinely outside of the commercial bubble? What is the best way to approach this question? it's...
  12. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn? / got an interview?
  13. manifestingthetc

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is it possible to apply to Davis Polk as a graduate? I can't work it out on their website?

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