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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not heard post TI from BJ but they said they would get back week commencing 7 April with ac invites :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    It is the next stage and not automatic
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Howard Kennedy holding email, they’ll get back to us in two weeks if we make it to the next stage I.e., WGT :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Literally my thoughts
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hmm most likely a pfo then considering their ac is on 8 9 10 :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Is it fair to assume a pfo from PHB considering they said they will get back to all applicants today :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think there is a Watson Glaser test and a video interview before the AC. I saw it on the allaboutlaw website and on the forum as this was the process for 2024, maybe allaboutlaw is not updated for this year so not too sure :( PS: It would be amazing if it’s just an ac after the app😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from PHB today? They are supposed to get back to applicants today as stated in their email because the AC is on 8 April :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From personal experience, I think it does appeal to firms. When I secured my first legal placement, I had no legal work experience and a lot of non legal work experience especially in terms of doing part time roles at uni such as being a customer service advisor, sales assistant, bartender...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh don’t worry about it at all, you’ll get proper training and it’s normal to make mistakes in your first two-three months. It gets better every month and people are very understanding and will guide you. I made lots of mistakes in my first months and people were super helpful whether it’s other...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, I don’t think dtc will hear back this soon, their applications just shut for dtc and I don’t think vac schemers have heard back with offers yet What about you? Did u apply for direct tc?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I agree, I know a paralegal who gave the ac 4 times at the same firm and didn’t get a tc (she was very good at her work). She eventually left the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Vac scheme deadline was 1 Feb
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’ve had a holding email today that they’ll get back to us by no later than Thursday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh yea ofc, I put Manchester as my second choice tho. Maybe they’re getting back to people who have put london as first choice first :) I didn’t ask when the Manchester ac is!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn’t assume so, maybe some of us were the first in the lot of have a ti and gonna be first in the lot to hear about ac and then tis and ac invites continue. Ac is on 23rd and 30th April so I would wait till 15 April at least :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They said that they’re gonna get back with AC invites wc 7 April post TI (vac scheme, london office).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    People might prefer on the job learning but i think structured training is better and has a lot of advantages especially when you just start working in the legal field with no past legal experience (that was the case for me). 1. There was training everyday, and was completed over the course of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes i submitted mine this morning and realised they sent a link after asking for grades, work experience and link to fill the rare recruitment form😂 Must say, very funny structure!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I literally amended my answer to mention the training and redundancy😂 I was working there in December too, met a few open day attendees. You are correct, training is amazing, I trained in one team for a year and the training was top class PS- a lot of associates and partners have left as well!

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