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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Love you too Bread, but I figured I have to tread carefully on this forum because I have seen a few instances where certain people have attacked and villainised other forum users over sharing their thoughts. 😂😂- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have some controversial opinions on this topic and I’m aware I will probably get cancelled on the TCLA forum after this, but here goes nothing lmao: 1. I don’t believe it’s possible to hire on merit in the US or the UK because there is still a lot of unconscious bias and prejudice against...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think the OP’s point (which I agree with) was that someone can possess the ability, but because they tick those boxes (which become visible to recruiters through things like a VI), there is room for bias and prejudice. Of course I would want to be hired based on my ability, but it’s inevitable...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is something that has been on my mind for some time going through this application cycle. I have a strong interest in US firms, but they rely heavily on VI. I am worried about the impact of the DEI situation in the US and if it will mean US firms change their policies around DEI in their UK...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’ve made this exact same mistake once before on this forum ffs. Yeah I meant Feb and not Jan. Idk what’s going on w/ me at this point. 😂😂- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone heard from Ropes & Gray? Based on last year’s forum, people began to hear back on the 19th - 21st February. 🥲🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is wild because Linklaters managed to reject me for an open day I hadn’t even applied for… 😂😂- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I can’t speak for Mischon, but my first ever VI of my life was for Willkie back in Dec (2nd stage). In my Willkie VI, I stuttered and stumbled on my words quite a lot. I was also caught off guard by one of the questions and I felt I was waffling my way through my answer. 🥲🥲 Despite this, I got...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I just got an email notification from Vantage and I thought OMG it must be Travers Smith… Instead it was an email from Macfarlanes about applying to their senior partner dinner. 🥲🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Huge congrats and best of luck. 🤞- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I can’t speak for the other firms but I did my White & Case VI towards the end of Jan and got a PFO on Monday. I applied for Spring and Summer. 🥲🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
You are actually the GOAT frfr! This is very informative. 10/10 for outstanding research and data analytics skills, plus extra bonus points for extensive knowledge of Paul, Weiss’ lawyers in London. 🤞🐐- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I graduated last year (July 2024) and this is my first application cycle. As a result, I also haven’t secured anything yet (VS/TC). 🥲 There is absolutely no reason why you should give up man! Keep it pushing! The average age of an NQ is 30 in the UK, meaning on average most people aren’t...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Thank you I appreciate it frfr lmao. 😂😂 To be honest I’ve had mostly PFO’s this cycle (around 9-10 in total I think). I’m in progress for Paul, Weiss and Willkie. Still waiting for Ropes & Gray and Travers Smith (they’re taking their sweet time smh). 🥲🥲 I think I’ve realised now though that...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Huge congrats! 🥳- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
There is actually no way WTF!!! I am literally so shocked and confused right now. 😮 Willkie partner interview invite!!!! I don’t know how this is happening. I lowkey could cry rn. 🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Yeah I’m not sure to be honest but I think if we all focus on this first stage and pass it, I’m sure they will tell us all what to expect if there are any further assessments prior to the VS and during the VS (e.g., final partner exit interviews).- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I saw it was 3 x 600 word long answer questions and called it quits. 🥲🥲 I was not about to write an entire essay like I did for BCLP (4 x 500 word long answer questions). 😂😂 I might apply for the DTC as it’s open until June so more time to prepare for my ramble. 🥲🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have seen a Chambers Student Guide chart that said they received just under 1,000 but I’m not sure for which application cycle. It might be the numbers have increased gradually over each recruitment cycle. I have copied the link below...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think the majority of their TC’s go to people on the VS but I think they also offer TC’s internally to people who are paralegals. Clyde & Co recently introduced their paralegal academy so i imagine if you are a law finalist or graduate then that’s an alternative route. I definitely agree it’s...- Harvey Specter
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