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  1. legallyells

    My unusual journey to a TC

    this is huge, massive congrats - you've got this!
  2. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    congrats! just checking is this for summer?
  3. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Farrer & Co PFO :(
  4. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Pinsent PFO also
  5. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    thank you SO much @Jessica Booker , this is really helpful!
  6. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @axelbeugre - do you have any advice / tips on how to prepare for a group presentation AC? for ref, the firm has used some commercial topics previously. any help would massively appreciated, thank you! :)
  7. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    walker morris AC - this is my first ever AC 🎉🎉🎉
  8. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    OC PFO also :(
  9. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NO NO VI for summer! never applied for spring. having said that, everyone i know with VI applied in November so that may be why.
  10. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I received VI for summer and know of a few friends who have also
  11. legallyells

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    at the GROW insight day, grad recruitment said they send in batches over a couple of weeks
  12. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got the VI on Dec 18th, for the Summer VS
  13. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Clyde & Co PFO
  14. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the Gateley Legal Interactive Assessment automatic?
  15. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WELL DONE!!! 🎉🎉🎉
  16. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    mine is also 77% on hold
  17. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I attended the Freshfields GROW Mentoring Insight Day a few weeks ago. They said they send WGs in batches as they get through the apps, so I wouldn't worry if you've not heard just yet :)
  18. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied to the summer on the 24th Nov and got VI on 18th Dec
  19. legallyells

    Mishcon de Reya's strengths-based video interview

    are you supposed to receive a confirmation email after completing the VI? thanks!
  20. legallyells

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    seven days within receiving the email link

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