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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/where-firms-recruit-from-vacation-scheme-vs-direct-tc-applications-2024-2025.9147/
  2. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone still waiting to hear from Winston & Strawn? And did anyone else not get a confirmation email when you applied?
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    Flex Legal experience

    The onboarding call wasn’t very formal, I believe I was asked to summarise my experience and maybe a scenario question, then she explained how the system works. I think it would take a lot to be rejected if you’ve made it to this call. And yes it’s fine to continue looking for jobs, I’ve...
  4. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! I wouldn’t give up yet, some people had their VIs on the 3rd/4th and got AC invites last week so I assumed pfo, but that wasn’t the case
  5. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got an AC invite like 10 mins ago, my VI was on the 4th
  6. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    There’s no VI in the initial SJT, but if you progress to the job simulation (life at Mayer Brown test), there are like 5 VI questions
  7. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Ahh maybe it went to your spam? I got one that said “Thank you for your email and interest in Curtis. We will be in touch with all successful candidates in due course.”
  8. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did you receive an automated email response? I think that’s the confirmation. I applied in late November and haven’t heard anything, but I believe they are non-rolling. If they only started reviewing 5 days ago people might not hear back for a while
  9. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Mine says Wednesday 5th too, I got the email this evening
  10. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Coming in on this late 😅 but if you think an adjustment will be helpful, I think it’s worth asking, they can then consider whether or not it is something they can do. I would also consider messaging @Jessica Booker as she may be able to advise based on your specific needs. I have previously...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On their website they ask for a 2.1, it doesn’t mention strong or high, so I can’t imagine they are as strict as some other firms. Also from chambers student: “Director of Administration Halina Kasprowiak tells us: “We don’t have any kind of automatic sifting criteria.” She goes on to say that...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    The email says “Note there is no numerical reasoning or video interview component.”
  13. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it’s an assumption. There are less people applying to regional offices but they also have less spaces, so proportionally the competition could be similar. But I’m not 100% sure!
  14. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can always ask but be prepared for them to say no. Some people apply to regional offices thinking it’ll be less competitive then try to switch to London and firms are aware of this. But if your circumstances have genuinely changed I don’t think there’s harm in asking (someone else might have...
  15. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From the website the SJT is just for direct TC applicants. It looks like for the VS it’s just the WG then AC. In previous years they sent the WG in batches so I’d say it could still be positive news
  16. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There’s no VI for Linklaters
  17. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I read it as just the cover letter, but I don’t think you have to fill the 2 pages (last year mine was about 1.5 pages and I got through to the VI)
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    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Yes, I did my WG on 14/10 so I’m not that hopeful
  19. Z48

    Cleary Gottlieb Watson Glaser results

    Are you all still waiting to hear?
  20. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would wait, they are doing first stage interviews till the end of the month and they don’t give that much notice before the interview

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