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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, has anyone applied to Gateley and can confirm if they have a London vacation scheme or TC intake. Their website states the salary for London but I cannot seem to find an application for it. Thank you! @Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hahaha omg, good attention to detail! Yes I did, I have a supermarket in my home town called foresters so it’s my phone autocorrect😂😂😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Whoever applied to forsters - they have emailed they will get back to all applicants by 10 jan :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had the same and made it to the interview. Don’t think too much into it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I hope it went well for you but grad rec really needs to stop doing this on Christmas😭 May I ask when u gave ur sst and whether it was for tc or sqe training programme? I applied for the sqe training programme and am still waiting to hear back post test :) Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please do apply if you like the firm!! I have a friend who has gotten a training contract there (we go to warwick) but she has stellar grades in her law degree (high 2:1 or a first I’m not very sure but I think Milbank expects that from oxbridge too). There is defo a chance so take it :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It has been very very helpful to me (not in terms of it being an easier way to progress to the next stage but if you have a strong app and they remember you ofc it’ll help you!) but also in terms of getting very good advice not only for that particular firm but also if you want generic advice...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone who has passed the kennedys test before or this cycle and wants to discuss their results, please pm, i am FREAKING out😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I had emailed addleshaw to provide some additional info about my degree and they mentioned in their email that they have only started reviewing applications so they will get back soon :) Hope this helps anyone curious about addleshaw!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have clearly shown so much potential and I am sure you will get there eventually. Trust me, I feel the exact same way (literally felt that you’ve put my thoughts into words). I am an international student in my final year, also am a 100% sure I want to be a lawyer practising in UK and did a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!! I applied on the deadline day too so hopefully should get a response soon😭🤞🏻
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No worries! Yes I did mention the cons very briefly while I was explaining the pros of why option 2 and what made me pick option 2. Don’t spend too much word count on it and focus on the option you have picked :) Hope this helps! Edit: I also used bullet points and headings to structure my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I picked option 2 after considering the core values and the work the firm has done, justified it according to each part of the question they’ve asked again looking at the core values and work. (They are big on innovation so I don’t think option 1 has many advantages)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does kennedys not send a feedback report after their assessment? For anyone who’s curious it’s SJT and 2 or 3 WG ques from each section!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied? I just applied two days back and gave the test yesterday!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would assume Friday even tho it is likely to be Monday 3pm, I wouldn’t take a risk to leave it to the deadline day (considering that there is a chance a candidate may be having issues like accessing the test/tech issues on the page so they would want to contact grad rec before the last day) :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes my friend from uni is a trainee there and she is not oxbridge (we are at warwick). If you go to a top Russell group uni with good grades it’s worth a shot :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if Kennedys test contains games? I absolutely hate those tests!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Omg hahaha😂😂 just realised they could be talking about akin gump😭 Thanks for your confirmation, I can sleep in peace now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, thank you for letting me know :). It was just 8 Watson Glaser ques right and no sjts? I also got no confirmation email! Edit: I was talking about addleshaw Godard not akin gump!

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