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  1. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    White and Case PFO post-app for summer VS
  2. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Like two weeks plus for me, I had to email them after two weeks, and a day following that they responded apologising for the delayed feedback… which they then sent
  3. GOI983

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from the following firms for TC apps?: -Ashurst -Dentons -Orrick -Bakers
  4. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone still waiting on Mayer Brown post-job simulation? and BCLP post-VI rejection for feedback?
  5. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CMS rejection post-app. In the email, they mentioned that they had reached capacity, and I applied on the day of the deadline which may explain things...
  6. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it is best to stick with explaining the core things surrounding the work the firm does that interests you, given the short response times you will likely have. Moreover, pro-bono, work culture, and secondment opportunities etc. are always good supplementary points to mention, once you...
  7. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Pinsent Masons VS PFO pre-tests London office
  8. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    HSF Spring VS PFO post-reaching the benchmark for the test!
  9. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, they have definitely screened your app. Out of 1000+ applicants, if I remember correctly, 240 are given the test to do
  10. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How long ago did it take for you to hear back post-interview?
  11. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks! It is for a vacation scheme in conjunction with a training contract for 2024
  12. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    BCLP VI! It appears this interview is with a member of graduate recruitment, does anyone who has been successful with the interview have any tips? It would be much appreciated!
  13. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That is what I meant sorry. I was typing that whilst walking lol
  14. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That’s good, especially for this year’s candidate average. After speaking to them I found out for your app to be reviewed you must have landed in the 18 percentile range
  15. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just got the feedback report! What were your strengths? Mine were active collaborator, pride and growth mindset
  16. GOI983

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How long did you receive the VI following the test? Also, how long after the test did you receive feedback?

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