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  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry just to clear it up - i saw an earlier post on the forum from Jessica mentioning that we should focus on work the London does in our answers, so I just wondered whether that sentence would make my commitment to the London office of this firm seem a bit shaky/unserious - but I’m hoping like...
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    guys am i cooked if i mentioned one sentence about an international secondment opportunity to a certain office in a 'why this firm' question. I did still manage to mention two other points about the firm and my interaction with the London office.
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    i got the exact same scores! but they also take into consideration the video interview so idk I’ve stopped trying to make predictions at this point
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone else still in limbo for Addleshaws? Not received a PFO or a voice interview yet?
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am literally holding it off till tomorrow lol - trying to practice memory games and reaction time games today, lets see whether that helps or not🙃
  6. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you do your critical thinking test if you don't mind me asking?
  7. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Right, that makes sense!! Its a very impressive amount of apps. Rooting for your other top 4 choices to come through for you :)
  8. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    65 firms?? Hats off to you but how did you manage writing high quality apps with studying or work??
  9. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it is always worth it, never take yourself out of the running, especially with a strong connection like you have!! as for the automatically screening out thing, i know mishcon encourages reapplying, some of their trainees got there on their 2nd/3rd attempt. go apply!!!
  10. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    omg omg that Reed Smith test and VI were BRUTAL😭😭
  11. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Got Macfarlanes SJT report back: Strengths were adaptability, explainer, and analysis. Lowest was learning agility. Do not know what to make out of this lol
  12. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    As a British English person, ‘drafting’ is the correct way to spell it in almost all circumstances. Never heard anybody use or say the word ‘draughting’ in modern day context, so really be careful with that one! Hope this helps :)
  13. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No problem and likewise! I am applying for Spring and completed the test today. Still overthinking my answers from the test as I always do but hopefully it is positive for both of us :)
  14. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for this! Yet to see my weaknesses and strengths but from my perspective, your report sounds quite promising!
  15. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    99.9% sure they were talking about last cycle as Macf do not recruit on a rolling basis
  16. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long did people wait to get their feedback report from the Macfarlanes test?
  17. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any tips for Reed Smith test + VI? Applied 10 Dec and received test yesterday evening x
  18. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Right, thanks for this!
  19. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anybody who has applied to NRF in recent days, have you received the Artic Shores test yet?
  20. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Andrei Radu for such comprehensive advice, will definitely be useful when weighing up my answer over the next couple of weeks!

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