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  1. donxerxer

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

    I am unable to access the links. I am getting this response "You do not have access to The Corporate Law Academy. Please contact an admin to add you as a member."
  2. donxerxer

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

    Thank you. The email didn't provide any detail. It just mentioned that I have been invited to a virtual interview.
  3. donxerxer

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

    Arnold Porter interview. Anyone with tips and guidance, please.
  4. donxerxer

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

    I applied for direct TC at Hogan Lovells and got a PFO this afternoon. I completed the WG in the 1st week of February. While waiting to hear from them, I asked for feedback 2 weeks ago and was told that I passed the test and achieved a 33 percentile. I am really surprised and disappointed. Has...
  5. donxerxer

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

    Thank you🤣🤣🤣🤣. Got one yesterday from BCLP post HR interview.
  6. donxerxer

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

    Please what's PFO. I'm new here and keep seeing PFOs:)
  7. donxerxer

    BCLP first stage (graduate recruitment) interview

    What was your experience like?

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