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  1. cycw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! With a question like this: 'Real or fictional, who is your greatest inspiration and why?" It's not a very typical 'Tell me a time...' question... Would any others/TCLA team be able to provide directions on how to structure the response please? Let's say my mother is my greatest...
  2. cycw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I got my rejection too yesterday, although I was not told whether I passed my GBA at all, so I emailed and ask
  3. cycw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied for Slaughters' Training Contract last autumn (it was due 30th Nov) and I still haven't heard from them, am I right to assume PFO?
  4. cycw

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from DLA, Ashurst, Hogan Lovells and Milbank?
  5. cycw

    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hello Jessica, I wonder if you could offer me advice on how to answer applications questions that asks about the firm's challenges and opporunities in the future? How many points should I mention and how should I structure my answer? Also I'd like to know how I should answer questions asking...
  6. cycw

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

    NGL I havent heard back post JS lol
  7. cycw

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

    Bakers rejection post VI *yay* (insert sarcasm) Still waiting to hear back from HSF and Mayer Brown. As an international student, it's very frustrating and it's an absolute fear that I'd not get a job here and at the end of the day I'd be deported back home. yikes
  8. cycw

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

    Does that mean they will have a even smaller intake then? since they're having to squeeze in spring scheme into the summer one all together?
  9. cycw

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

    Does anyone know if HSF automatically rejects you if you didn't pass their online test? Thanks x
  10. cycw

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

    That is so weird, I wonder why! I applied for summer but is still waiting on a reply from Mayer Brown. I wonder if I should assume PFO by now...It really frustrates me yikes
  11. cycw

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

    hi, is this for spring or summer VS?
  12. cycw

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

    Hi, want to know if this is for summer or spring VS?
  13. cycw

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

    fyi I've heard back and they've rejected me
  14. cycw

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

    I see, I guess because I did my test late due to adjustments, I should expect a longer wait then. But thanks a lot!
  15. cycw

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

    Hiya, was wondering if you mind me asking what types of question to expect for Baker's VI and how many questions there were? I am completing my VI this week and would really appreciate any advice. Thanks
  16. cycw

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

    Has anyone done Baker McKenzie's VI and would be able to offer advice on what to expect, with the number of questions and types of questions that appeared? thanks!
  17. cycw

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

    Would you mind me asking if you've then been offered an AC or whether you've been rejected after getting your feedback report? perhaps I should email them for the feedback report, but I just did my test last two weeks because of adjustments but I feel like I could give a longer wait. On the...
  18. cycw

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

    anyone knows how long it takes for HSF grad rec to send through a feedback report on the online test and to update on the application progress?
  19. cycw

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

    they only sent me a link after the deadline, fyi dw I logged into my portal and found out that I've been rejected in mid January but never received an email about it.
  20. cycw

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

    hiya, wondering if anyone has heard back from A&O post SJT for summer VS? I did my online test on Christmas Eve and haven't heard back since then and I am getting anxious...

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