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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Eversheds Birmingham AC!! Any advice/any useful videos to watch/etc would be greatly appreciated! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do law firms get references from all previous employers when they intend to hire you, to the point that all absences are declared? I have had a temporary part-time job for the last seven weeks and have just had to call in for the second time for illness (one day, both times on a Monday). It was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Email said Monday :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not me stuttering and having to fully glance down at my notes in the Mishcon VI 😭 Will be blasting ABBA Take A Chance On Me outside their office from now on RIP.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear about the PFO, I hope you have better luck in your other apps! Could I ask when you did your VI please?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    … did we need to stick to the limit? Do they track us? 😭 Ngl I did about eight for the second VI, I’m a perfectionist 😂
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Great! No worries, it took me about an hour to an hour and 15mins :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone else applied to the BBC Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship? I did the VI and written question yesterday and have mixed feelings about how I did, so I was wondering what other people thought! (P.S, please don't PM me asking about the questions. I always say I don't share the questions...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got to VI. They did say in their email that they would welcome an app from me after the six month period, but they might say that to everyone. Best of luck in getting past AC! I hope it works out for you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    W&C and PwC rejections today... Has anyone heard about the Cooley Open Day yet? They said we'll be hearing back by today. Bad news often comes in threes, but I'm hoping that won't be the case this time!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman Sorry, I'm sure you've already been asked this, but is there any chance you could talk about what you felt made your application for Gibson Dunn stand out? Is there any opportunities you've taken that you thought really interested them/gave you an advantage? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats on your apps! Can I ask what you've applied for in relation to S&C? I was under the impression that graduates could only apply for their TC, not the VS, but I might have read it wrong!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm not Jessica, but I've always put something similar I've done down as an extra-curricular :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone else has this same issue, I solved it by creating a new application with a different email address. A bit strange it doesn't like my email address and now I need to remember to check my other account, but at least my app is in!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone else unable to submit their application for the Cooley Open Day? It keeps on saying my application data cannot be found. I have emailed GR, but I'm pretty nervous as the deadline is tomorrow!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from PwC post-VI or know when we might hear?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's pretty different. The practice test they provide on the email will give you more insight
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm pretty sure it's automatic, I just completed mine. Before you do, I really recommend doing the practice test they have in their email - it's quick and gives a good insight into the test (which isn't one I've encountered before).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you. I did the test on 26/09 and received the interview invite on 14/10. I wish you all the best with your app :)

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