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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone else got a VS offer from NRF?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can anyone with a V&E VS offer please message me?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker, you may have answered this before so apologies if so, but does taking a date for a vacation scheme at a later time effect the chances of getting a TC, for example, say if I could undertake the scheme in April/May but chose to do it in June... Let me know if this does not make...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just apply you have nothing to lose
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from V&E?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Genuinely heart goes out to those who will get their TC offer taken away due to failing an exam that is already an absolute mess, pursuing a career in law is mentally draining, practicing a career in law is mentally draining, and for a firm to just completely disregard future trainees over...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker do you both have any advice on how to approach pitching a new client for a firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I've been asked to prep a recent legal update for an interview, what would class as recent?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Please message if anyone has any tips for the NRF TI. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've heard nothing and scored similar to others who have, I think they're just spacing it out, so not over to its over I guess
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Damn I got 12 to the right, 2 to left, rest in the middle and no invite, wonder how they score that, unless my cover letter was dead 💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long is decent prep time for an AC? 2 weeks?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do you know if the work placement gives you a better chance of getting the TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm waiting on two (planning on writing one more) and got one VS (with the great help of this forum!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NRF will get back by the 8th of March? I remember seeing someone post that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for agreeing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    But just because they are in the same industry does not mean they compete, I could set up a firm tomorrow, I would technically be a law firm and be in the business of law firms, but I would not be competing with White and Case as we're aiming for different things

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