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  1. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can confirm this is how it works. I work in BD in an international elite with a particular focus on client dev and no client as far as I am aware gives two hoots about degree. Most lawyers we put forward in pitches graduated years ago. At this point it matters more about DEI quota, hourly rates...
  2. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think so they just put generic feedback in mine as they said due to applicant volumes they can’t give individual comments
  3. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Top third for verbal, average for numerical then the four pillars were 4 bars, 6 bars, 6 bars, 7 bars
  4. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed smith PFO woo
  5. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What did everyone get in the automatic feedback report for RS? Particularly the pillars? I did quite high in digital and low in grit. Mid high in the other two
  6. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone know if you can blur your background for the RS VI? Got washing drying behind me….
  7. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So was it a mix of SJT, verbal, numerical and VI?
  8. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would also like to know this and any insight on either portion on the assessment would be appreciated!
  9. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Ok I also mentioned immediately after that the fact they offer secondments so hopefully ok
  10. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just re read my freshfields personal statement that I have submitted and realised I mention they have six seats but upon reflection it seems they actually have eight. I took this information from multiple sources including chambers student but maybe that was an old post. Annoyed with myself as I...
  11. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker I got through to the next stage (VI/SJT, not automatic) of a firm. However I realised when I looked back at my initial application, that in the work experience section I wrote about completing a virtual vac scheme and how it has made me consider doing a seat in a particular...
  12. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Reed Smith VI and interactive assessments invite! Applied on the deadline and it went into my junk FYI.
  13. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    CMS PFO pre WG
  14. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Same
  15. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    One of the CMS application questions is "Describe your proudest achievement and what challenges you have had to overcome". Is that two separate questions on an achievement, and some challenges, or is it asking to describe an achievement and challenges you had to overcome along the way to getting it?
  16. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO Simmons post VI. They said they are at capacity for WVS and cannot transfer my application to another. First PFO eeeeek (also only my second application so might need to get used to this)
  17. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Haven’t heard back post VI…. But I have heard people getting AC invites and people getting rejections so I think if it’s a PFO they do let you know? Maybe they are working through the applicants in chronological order. Did you apply near the deadline? I did!
  18. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think they are just working through these in the order you apply as it was rolling (sorry if that’s maybe obvious, this is my first year applying…)I applied to Simmons basically the day of the deadline and did my VI 9 days after the invite and haven’t heard pip nor squeak from them. As I said...
  19. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Thanks for that! That’s where I was getting confused because I read non rolling now they are doing direct TCs but saw people getting WG invites already. Will send nearer the deadline as I’m going to NYC Friday and haven’t packed… started the application though!
  20. Flutterbyx303

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hello I am getting contradicting answers to this, but is CMS direct TC non rolling?

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