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  1. RaniaH062002

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Rejected from Latham’s open day is it worth even applying to the Vac Scheme at this point?…
  2. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just got rejected from the HSF Kramer open day is it even worth applying for their VS?
  3. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone available to look at and review the work experience section for my applications?
  4. RaniaH062002

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    I would say around 24 hours after completing it.
  5. RaniaH062002

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    I didn't get it either! gutted because I spent ages practicing - but hopefully that benefits in my other apps. if you don't mind me asking what was in your feedback report?
  6. RaniaH062002

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    has anyone else received the feedback report for Latham's test for their open day? I got analytical/complex thinking and effective communication as my strengths and my weaknesses were professional development and self-motivation. Feel like that's not a good sign tbh. 😭
  7. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    billyonthespeeddial that would be super helpful for me too if your willing could you DM me? :)
  8. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I've applied to Latham and Watkins and I am preparing for their assessment and VI. Does anyone have advice in how to approach their test?
  9. RaniaH062002

    Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26

    Does anyone have advice for Latham's test for their open day application? I believe it consists of a SJT and a VI according to previous years. If anyone has any good tips for it?
  10. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you that's very helpful. Luckily my job is working in a court so I have constant exposure to litigation proceedings that I hope to use to my advantage (albeit it's a criminal court). :)
  11. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you that's extremely helpful. I am worried that I don't have a tremendous amount of experience since I'm doing a PGDL and full time job so I'm unsure how much experience firms want listed in applications.
  12. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone free to review my draft answer for the upcoming Latham and Watkins Open Day applications? I know we don't know the questions so i've gone off what was used last year. :)
  13. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any advice for writing about work experiences in applications and how to go about it with what what format firms like best?
  14. RaniaH062002

    I need some advice pursuing the PGDL now

    Hello guys I need some advice. So I’m currently doing the law conversion course (masters) at BPP and I failed one of my modules that I will have to resit and I imagine this will have immense consequences of getting a TC or a VS. My mental health has also been completely down the drain and I am...
  15. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Nearly had a heart attack when I first got the notification email (thought it was an update to the app) 😭
  16. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I'm so antsy to hear from Ashurst 😭
  17. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Got a PFO from Baker McKenzie last week. Still waiting on Ashurst but I don't believe anyone has received a response from them yet.
  18. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard anything from Ashurst yet?
  19. RaniaH062002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I know how you feel it's extremely frustrating. I keep wondering what am I doing wrong? Am I not fit to be a lawyer? Especially when you work really hard on an application and don't even make it past the first stage...

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