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  1. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven’t heard back post-test for Spring. Obviously a PFO at this point but I’m so confused why some people have heard back with a PFO and others radio silence 😞.
  2. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! 🤩 do you know when you sent your app? 😊
  3. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I see someone just received an offer! But yes it is frustrating not knowing. When did you apply and for which scheme?
  4. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I remember seeing on the website that they would be holding interviews throughout February and March and obvs it’s towards the end of Feb now so I wouldn’t be surprised? But weird no one here has heard either way. I wonder if yoh applied nearer the deadline they would likely get back to you...
  5. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah exactly! That’s what I was worried about too so I picked all the answers about working in a team and also the vid at the beginning was saying like never feel scared to ask people questions etc. but then I scored low on initiative. But like I didn’t want to seem like I liked working...
  6. Fd321

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m still waiting to hear but my top skills were detail and learning agility. I believe my “weakest” strength was initiative but that’s because I answered with their “collaborative”/teamwork culture in mind. What about you?
  7. Fd321

    Taylor Wessing Application

    When did you guys apply?
  8. Fd321

    Taylor Wessing Application

    Me too 😊
  9. Fd321

    Taylor Wessing Application

    Yea, thanks. Only time will tell I guess 😊😊
  10. Fd321

    Taylor Wessing Application

    No I haven’t, was wondering if they asked everyone at once tho and maybe to presume PFO. I applied the day before deadline
  11. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’m just assuming PFO but why can’t they just hurry and tell us ppl heard ages ago now 😅
  12. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still nothing what does it mean 😭😂
  13. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I know some ppl have received PFOs, but all I had was probably around a month ago a lady from grad Rec phoned me asking for some of my grades that I have obtained since I initially applied (I was doing the LPC this year and I applied originally for the VS in Jan). She said they would be in touch...
  14. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone else not heard from Boodle yet?
  15. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got a PFO email yesterday afternoon :)
  16. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know whether your past applications stay on firms databases I.e. so you can look at them on their website for next cycle to reflect. Or is it best to save them externally. I’m worried that my apps will just disappear/ be deleted once the cycle is over.
  17. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did make them aware and told them I was having blood tests etc as I was not yet diagnosed as diagnosis took months and have only formally received the diagnosis now. But having missed probably about 30-40% of lessons because of how tired I was (which I now know was due to this condition), it...
  18. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’ve always used that section to specify any awards I have received so I think you would be fine to put it in there
  19. Fd321

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker do you think that being diagnosed with an auto immune condition whilst studying for my LPC which affected my attendance counts as “extenuating circumstances”?

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