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  1. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any thoughts / insights on Hogan Lovells as a firm?
  2. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Completely agree with this - some people are just naturally great and get many offers in their first cycle but I have to say from my experience this isn’t the norm. In my personal very linear case (which I think goes to show for a lot of people you just improve with each cycle / practice): 1st...
  3. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got a WG last week and the deadline to complete it was the 8th March. I doubt they would have done this unless there were still AC dates going on in later March.
  4. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In all honesty, unless it was an acquisition worked on by the partner interviewing you and even then - I very much doubt they even noticed it. I once mixed up an acquisition worked on by a completely different firm and still got an offer aha
  5. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I just got an interview for the last week of March today - so I definitely still being given out! Best of luck x
  6. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hiya, I completely understand how frustrating this can be. Have you tried signing up to Rare Recruitment or Aspiring Solicitors? In my first cycle of apps, I didn't make it to an interview for any firm but looking back I can see how much needed to change on my application forms. I really...
  7. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have an A-Level in maths and still did terribly aha :) I went to an Ashurst event with the firm last year and unless anything has changed I was told by Grad Rec that if one component of your test isn't great (e.g. Cognify) they will often look past it assuming all other components (other test...
  8. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Honestly interviewers are humans to - and that means you can unfortunately get some that aren’t too nice. I had a very unpleasant and rude interview at a firm a few weeks back and my feedback was absolutely brutal with the call from grad rec effectively saying I had a really long road ahead to...
  9. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Also got a Freshfields WG invite - completely surprised as it so late but goes to show you never really know what firms are going to do. Good luck to all those still waiting xx
  10. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from Ashurst direct TC (I.e AC invite)?
  11. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    i wasn’t successful so maybe take this with a pinch of salt but from my feedback I was told in the scenario interviews my answers were not structured enough, I didn’t ask any clarifying questions on the cases they explained and I didn’t deliver advice to the clients with enough confidence. My...
  12. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m always curious why I seem to be so much more successful with us firms than uk ones. Has anyone else noticed any particular generalised differences between the two in terms of what they look for ?
  13. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was rejected the next day but I did ask as I had another summer offer which I had to reply to. From the people I know it’s usually a call on the day if successful but I wouldn’t give up hope as there’s always chance partners haven’t had time to all feedback if there particularly busy etc Best...
  14. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if HSF always gets back to successful people on the AC the same day?
  15. J

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Really sorry to hear this mate (just from my own insight I would imagine it had to do with the written questions as I believe from grad rec the HL initial screening, they don't read your answers yet so their final decision is a mix of the questions + WG score)
  16. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks a lot Jessica!
  17. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have an idea of the conversation rate from HSF VS to TC offers? @George Maxwell
  18. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks very much! It’s for a spring scheme so hopefully not before the summer period
  19. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker (or anyone) Do you have any advice for what to do if you have a TC offer at a firm that isn't really your first choice (not trying to sound ungrateful but it doesn't offer seats in a few areas I'm v keen on) but a vacation scheme at a firm you are really keen on but without a...
  20. J

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Depending on how long you have I recommend the first 4 chapters of 'Know the City' and the first two chapters of 'Commercial Awareness'. Unless you're applying to a super finance-focused firm that should be more than enough as 'Know The City' is intended more for investment banking interviews so...

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