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  1. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can probably write an application pretty quickly and tailor it to the firm (as you’ve experienced working there) so like, why not, if it can be a quick application. I think a downside would be the emotional toll because you’re likely to get a PFO (again), but if you’ve come to terms with...
  2. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They’ve given some interviews, at least for Spring, but I don’t know if anyone has been invited who put down summer dates.
  3. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Now been almost two weeks since my Reed Smith VI/SJT with no news! Anyone heard back this week? Also just checking still nobody has heard back about interviews for Withers Summer?
  4. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same. They were a back-up firm for me so not too disappointed but I did go to their open day and wrote a good application. Must be the SJT that was the problem!
  5. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Still got to do mine today! Wish me luck.
  6. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They have a large intake and have the same application form for Spring/Summer so I would be surprised if there’s just 3 AC dates for London, even if there are multiple time slots on each.
  7. James Wakefield

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @CallumJR is that a yes?
  8. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hmm do I apply for another vacation scheme today or apply to be on The Traitors? 🤔
  9. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Willkie Written Exercise after I did my VI 3 weeks ago and had given up hope. 😅
  10. 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?
  11. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I do this and I also check for missed calls too. 😅
  12. 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?
  13. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got mine 10:30pm on Wednesday. So almost Thursday.
  14. 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.
  15. 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?
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. James Wakefield

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cooley WG 😁
  19. 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!
  20. 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!

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