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Search results for query: macfarlanes

  1. H

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone have any tips for macfarlanes assessment. worried about choosing answers for the behavioural/sjt and dont want to score too low- any tips?
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just a holding email from Macfarlanes
  3. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Please could anyone with insights for Macfarlanes AC pm me - I'd be really grateful, thanks :)
  4. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    anyone who applied close to deadline not heard back from macfarlanes post 2nd assessment? (for vac scheme)
  5. Q

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    RS, Macfarlanes, Skadden PFO followed by a CMS AC. Interesting day i suppose
  6. T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!
  7. Abbie Whitlock

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ...well is: Start with your story so far - highlight a couple of key experiences or decisions that have shaped your interest in law and Macfarlanes specifically (e.g. academics, work experience, or even something outside of law). Draw out the qualities they reveal - look at the qualities that...
  8. C

    Can she get a TC?

    Russell-Cooke rejection... I've just sat the second SJT and VI for Macfarlanes - not sure if that's standard, or a good sign, or a bad sign, ugh... Couple more applications to come!
  9. F

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have a second round AC for Osborne Clarke next week - if anyone has insights from last year I can share TW, Bird& Bird, Macfarlanes and Dechert insights :)
  10. Rads

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello if anyone has done Macfarlanes Stage 1 for DTC, do they send Stage 2 fast or take their time?
  11. silversage

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have any insights on Kirkland VI, I can help for Weil, Latham, Macfarlanes
  12. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi does anyone have any advice for bakers VI, would really appreciate it. Can give advice on Macfarlanes AC, Slaughters AC, freshfields stage two, hogan stage two, Latham stage two and Weil.
  13. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone heard back from macfarlanes post job sim ?? any ac invites ?
  14. C

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know someone has mentioned this before but why is the Macfarlanes 'rebrand' so funny to me like it's just in bold now
  15. Dogecoin GC

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Arnold & Porter ✅ Fried Frank ✅ King & Spalding ✅ Macfarlanes ✅ Morgan Lewis ✅ Paul Hastings ✅ White & Case ✅ 💼 Key: ✅ = application sent; 💼 = SJT.
  16. Bree

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey! Would anyone have insights for Macfarlanes VI? What should I focus on prepping?
  17. S

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone done a FF DTC AC before and would be willing to share their experience? I can share my experiences with Dechert, Davis Polk, Macfarlanes, JD, W&C and Willkie (All AC stages)
  18. I

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could anyone confirm whether Macfarlanes allow a DTC application if you’re rejected for the vac scheme (post stage 1 online assessment) in the same cycle? I read the FAQs but they’re not very clear about it.
  19. T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know what the pillars are for the Macfarlanes assessment
  20. D

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Macfarlanes PFO (Finally! did their second assessment Sep 8th!) BUT just before that, Fieldfisher AC invite!

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