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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A paralegal role could make a big difference! Also if you’re allowed to take the Cappfinity test again, you’ve got that component to have another go at too.
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Keeping my fingers crossed you get some good news very soon Chris. 🤞
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Forsters post-AC?
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did a VS last year and my AC interview was 30 minutes, and was scheduled for 50. I thought I definitely hadn’t got it but then I did! Think the partner was relieved to actually have a break. So you can’t read into this too much.
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m going to be a bit of a strategist and say look at what the firm does, and which areas are busiest at the moment if you can. You can use this alongside a list of seats you think you’ll like! After all, law firm businesses, and it may help your case if you show interest in a growth area for...
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think your answer should be pretty firm specific. Most firms have their own distinctive identity and won’t want to be grouped together as an ‘American firm’ surely?
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was literally about to ask the same. Did they tell anyone when we’d expect to hear back?
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well I’ve done it. I’ve written the whole Stephenson Harwood application in a day. Would not recommend. 0/10.
  10. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its nicer to call. Nice for the Grad Recruitment team too, who get to deliver good news. Probably one of the highlights of their job.
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think there are some but it’s more likely to be good news. 🤞 Depends on the firm!
  12. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do people on here think its the same situation for Ropes too? I've only seen two AC invites on here (when they invite 70 to AC). Would have thought more people would post if all offers made.
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Maybe a question for @Jessica Booker, but let’s say you’re waiting to hear back from a law firm, and you know they’ve both sent out a substantial number of rejections but also interviews/ACs, is it worth emailing them at all to simply express that you’re still really keen and interested in the...
  14. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Possibly. I think there’s too many waiting to hear back to be reserve (same for R&G) but maybe that’s just me hoping. I’m hoping more interview offers (and maybe PFOs too) are due to come out.
  15. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith today anyone?
  16. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I went to an AC where someone had flown from Israel to attend that morning, so they had lots of luggage with them. I don’t know whether they were given an offer but they did seem tired in the group exercise.
  17. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not at all weird!
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    People with Travers Smith rejections, sorry to hear that. :( Did any of you apply on the deadline day?
  19. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nothing from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith for me. Do these PE firms like keeping people waiting… 😢
  20. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In the same position. This is very likely to be a PFO I’m afraid. :( They’ve already completed their first stage interviews, ACs and made offers for the Spring Vac Scheme as far as I’m aware.

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