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  1. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t think you have to do it by 2pm. How I would count it, the 15th would be the 4th day.
  2. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s not timed!
  3. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I guess there’s no harm in checking, I emailed on 6/10 to ask whether I could apply for the winter vac scheme as I hadn’t heard back and didn’t get a reply. But I got the rejection on 31/10, so maybe that was their response
  4. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I eventually got a pfo in late October. I’m not sure if you could still be on hold, but when I spoke to grad rec at a uni event they said something like 2 people were recruited in that window and that it was really competitive.
  5. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There's no limit, but at the legal cheek law fair they said to keep in mind that being able to write concisely is an important skill for lawyers 😅 so I guess try not to waffle
  6. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    https://assess.sovaonline.com/en/assessment/register/?ar=eNoBoABf__Dkj5JkB2g_aVdniFtNHkkprKnJl317YHXm5jz85V_UT1rBpcDnsIpDZsNN8BT-aH8FGm82W9CiUIriE0_I28EPNo2GP68Ag-KQkDGfQ5uRPvSiUL9iYWT09gZW6rihxjSIKDXH12g3nqttH82hCb6WYS94DTaI1s_bIBJHLCCpvvyk6VlP2bszuf_8NaCRfGHw146VM09sSVdTKKzuMZKIc1FJ
  7. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah I agree, you never know, pretty sure @axelbeugre mentioned applying in late December last year and getting an offer
  8. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    The sjt isn’t timed but the verbal reasoning test is - there’s no limit but your time is taken into account for scoring
  9. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied in mid September and haven’t heard anything, so assuming rejection, but I think a couple people posted pfos on here in October
  10. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No, meant to be 1 min for the first 2, 4 mins for the last one, they give 50% extra time
  11. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I waited almost 3 weeks for the adjustments to be put in, they don’t have a contact number so I just sent a follow up email after a bit. Not sure if you’ve already done this but if you sign up to the video interview platform, there’s a section to fill in about adjustments too, I didn’t realise...
  12. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    This is what their website says, so if you've applied this week it'll be that deadline "You will have five days to complete the test and there will be no flexibility around this. Please factor this in when deciding to submit your application, as you will have to complete your test within these...
  13. Z48

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/tcla-direct-training-contract-applications-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-148802 This was Jess’ response about Slaughters. As far as I’m aware DLA doesn’t ask for a cover letter, what vacancy are you applying for?
  14. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    From my experience last year, it seems they deal mostly with the training contract applications first, I think most people had summer scheme interviews from January (maybe late December, don’t fully remember)
  15. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    https://m.cvmailuk.com/public/#/firms/33/jobboards/0/filter-types/7,8,9,11,78/filters/2677,0,0,0,0/items-number/10/page/1/
  16. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just seen that Baker McKenzie have opened their vac schemes today for anyone that's been waiting
  17. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They read applications first but they’re non-rolling so you probably won’t hear back till after the deadline
  18. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They don’t use WG, there’s a SJT and a verbal reasoning test. I think it’s automatic but someone has to manually assign it, I got it after 3 days this year but last year it was almost a month after
  19. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you mean 18th of October, the 15th working day is tomorrow, might not be that helpful 😅 but technically there’s still a bit of time! If I remember correctly, Gemma’s the only person on the team reviewing these, so it might just be a busy time
  20. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don’t think NRF gives feedback reports, I didn’t get one this cycle or for the summer scheme earlier in the year

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