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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree, i have myself worked at BCLP for a year (did a placement year with them in my third year) and retentions are not good, i have seen this first hand. (best trainees were not being retained literally - a few i knew got picked up by Kirkland, PH PW CC and Fried frank tho). They are also...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    She has an ac invite so it’s prolly mentioned on her email! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope you are right🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Tbf i did apply a day before the deadline :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’ve gotten a holding email from Hill Dickinson that they’ll get back to us by 7 April!! Seems like they’re gonna send me the PFO by then considering they’ve sent out AC invites😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker hi, PHB app has a ques which asked if we require a permit to work in the UK. They do not sponsor international students. While i do require a permit to work in the UK so i ticked yes in the form, i already have a permit and can complete my training contract without sponsorship...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I think I’m going to email them today as VS date is coming too close. I have had a VI but nothing after :) I’ll let you know what they say! Also, do they have a summer scheme as well? Maybe they’re considering us for that as spring has filled and I anyways applied super super late?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman thank you so much for all of your replies! Yes, the rejections sting (especially at 1am😂😂) but we move on and do better!! Sorry to disturb you at 3am😭 I have gone ahead and submitted the application, thank you for the advice! Noted your point on mentioning work experience in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WOW!!! Winkworth Sherwood has sent me a PFO at 1am😍😍 May God bless them!! Indeed a very good night ://
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, just a quick question, I was looking at the PMC DTC app, they are not asking to upload a CV nor are they asking for any work experience or grades? There are only a few questions to answer. Their portal is a bit weird. Was this the the same for you all? Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was looking at the Payne Hicks Beach DTC app and they say on the app that ac’s would be conducted on 8 9 10 April. Considering the deadline is tomorrow midnight, isn’t that too soon for them to be able to get back to us? Anyone heard from them already? I’m just trying to figure if it would...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don’t think too much into it. They mostly have a set number of questions they need to ask. Most of my interviews have lasted less than the scheduled time they mention and I’ve gotten through many of them.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, nope not received the test yet. I think it is the second stage so not automatic and they will review applications first. Hopefully we get it soon :) 🤞🏻
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes I’m in a similar boat, I don’t even feel bad at this point😂 nothing more I could genuinely score and I have a lot of legal and non legal work experience :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kennedys and BJ - competitors for risk management work and insurance
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations to you and everyone who got invited, best of luck :) If you don’t mind me asking which group were you allocated and when is ur ac? @bluescarf @gazdgazd11 @Anon Lawyer
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This makes me so anxious!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for this! Please could you keep us updated in case they reply? :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I heard back post app and got invited for the test but nothing after that yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wow one??? Even lesser, what even😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well, give it a shot, take it as it comes and deal with it later😭 especially if it’s a firm you would want to train at.

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