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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah, I do see both sides 😕 I think honestly there is a huge element of luck when it gets to VS interview /AC stage. Most /all candidates are probably very impressive with similar grades, experience, soft skills, etc. It probably just depends on whether the firm give out more vac places than...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was told by a partner that you essentially can’t get rid of a bad trainee which is why they do Vac Schemes. They said that there are many candidates who are very impressive on paper but lack certain soft skills that are necessary, or do not fit in well with the firm for whatever reason. Firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any advice on how to prep for the assessments that aren’t Watson Glaser. For example, the WBD one? 🙏🏻
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry to hear this ☹️ can I please ask when you completed the WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is there any way to prepare for SJT?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cooley post-WG and Davis Polk PFO. Both expected but Cooley hurts 🥲😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker I wondered if you would be able to assist with a query I have. How likely are firms to rescind an offer if you try and negotiate a salary? I have been offered a paralegal job somewhere where I really want to work (I have almost 3 years of experience as a paralegal) but it is a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had a look at previous years in this forum and looks like they were all sent out in one batch from what I can see. They did say we’d find out by Thursday latest, so there is still hope…but personally I’ve accepted it’s most likely pfo now 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Jessica, I messaged you a few days ago and not sure if it has been missed. Just wanted to follow up 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fingers crossed 🤞🏼 thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I haven’t heard back from Cooley post WG should I assume PFO? Does anyone know if they send out all their interview invites in one go? The email said we’d find out by next Thursday, but I saw some people received invites already. Tia 🤗
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I have sent you a DM about a question I have relating to personal circumstances. I’m sure you will get lots of messages, so I just wanted to flag it here. I’d be grateful for a response when you have a moment.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to the summer intake
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received a PFO on Jan 16th, a few days after submitting the test. I applied on the deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Cooley test invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In my experience, yes 🙁 and I think it is largely down to numbers. There are just so many more candidates with similar grades and experience to compete with in London. I have a TC offer in a regional office (in Scotland) and have never been outright rejected for any firm in this city. I’ve made...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard from Covington yet? 🙏🏻
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey :) maybe a little late to be asking this question lol but when you guys fill out the work experience section, do you simply list the tasks or do you write what skills you demonstrated / learned from doing that task? I’m asking because I had my CV checked years ago by a Magic Circle lawyer...

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