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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! I'll go with one of those events instead if it's sooner than the Open Day :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if its particularly advantageous to apply for Gibson Dunn's Open Day before the Vac Scheme? Are they like Latham where it's very important to them? The Open Day isn't until December and their apps opened on 1st Sept on a rolling basis, so I don't want to disadvantage myself.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Me too. Don't let it dishearten you too much, we'll get through this :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No worries, and thank you. I hope you receive good news!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    BCLP and I are having a falling out. 500 words? Not even I can prattle about a time I showed courage for that long, come on 😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was the normal Training Contract route, but I heard back at the end of last week (PFO post-VI). So, I reckon you'll be hearing from them soon! You could always send them an email if they've not responded by the end of next week though, they were very nice and prompt when I sent one.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They give you unlimited time to plan your answers, so I wouldn't stress about this too much as you can plan when they come up :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    PFO from the HSF Social Mobility Open Day for me as well... Well, that bodes well for the VS app I'm working on 🤣 (I laugh or I wilt)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone else here applied for the HSF Social Mobility Open Day? Does anyone know roughly when we'll hear back? The deadline was the 8th and the Open Day is at the end of the month, so I was hoping we might know soon so the trains to and from London won't be ridiculously expensive.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Non-rolling based on their email after my application for the Open Day.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Not so much anymore by the looks of things! Legal Cheek has reported they're only taking on 63 trainees now rather than 110.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would say conclusion follows as well, but I'm no WG expert.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did 250-300 words, I thought around there was probably best as most firms ask for 250.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm really sorry! Try to remember rejection is just redirection, there's so many firms out there.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it's hard for people to advise as firms all seem to be looking for something different. Last year, I passed A&O's but failed Simmons & Simmons' and Withers'. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any kind of correct formulae. I wish you all the best with your application!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There was one of these done for 2022/23, likely the divide is still similar: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2022-2023.6136/
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm both impressed and terrified that you were sending applications at 4:30am 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, it's definitely on the application form. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker, on Skadden's application form it states 'Tell us about your interests and inspirations outside of education/work'. I'm unsure as to whether I can talk about my pro bono volunteering here? It was through my university's Pro Bono Society so technically linked to education and was...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Have there been multiple people getting TIs with W&C? I've done the VI, but haven't heard back. I thought there was only a few people that had heard back post-VI, but I just saw people mentioning on here that ACs were being given out? Has anyone on here proceeded past TI/know of people who have...

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