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  1. greentyboo

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I just got a TC offer from a firm, but have a VS with another firm lined up for the summer. Ideally I would like to accept the TC and also complete the VS. Any ideas how to navigate this conversation with the firm I have a TC offer from? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
  2. greentyboo

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    bristows interview! but can't see any slots left on the portal-- anyone else in the same boat?
  3. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve got a spring AC for a firm but due to personal reasons the VS dates don’t work for me anymore— should I still do my AC (scheduled for next week) and then ask the firm to reschedule the VS if I get it, or should I request to be moved to the summer VS group now itself, before the AC? @Jessica...
  4. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    bakers AC! is this AC for both spring and summer VS?
  5. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone have tips for bakers or mishcon VI? would really appreciate any advice to help avoid my 12th rejection :')
  6. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    why was it weird?? just got my invite and really stressed out about it-- i hate VIs! any tips would be much appreciated
  7. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    pinsent masons pfo... down to my last 5 apps... please something work out 😭
  8. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    On the 5th of Jan, but it seems they started sending VIs out a week or so ago… I’ve got the holding email but nothing else!
  9. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    still haven’t heard from mishcon for VI… I applied on deadline day so there’s still hope but definitely feeling discouraged. It’s one of my top options— should I email grad rec and reiterate my commitment or will this send the wrong message? @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker
  10. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    for those who haven't done the bristows VI yet, i'd suggest keeping a 1 min timer on your desk as you answer to help you keep track of time. the timer on their portal is very confusing and does not help you at all. it was also very difficult to find as it works as a border around your face as...
  11. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    links pfo... assuming its a mishcon pfo too at this point?
  12. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    any tips for bristows VI or TW AC?
  13. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from mishcon, goodwin, or pinsent masons?
  14. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when was your interview? I applied close to deadline in december and after that radio silence... wondering if that means PFO?
  15. greentyboo

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone heard from davis polk post interview?

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