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  1. bella98

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I did the vacation scheme with them and had the final interview (I’m waiting after that now), so I’m not really familiar with the direct training contract process🙈
  2. bella98

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Are you guys waiting post final interview?
  3. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone has done an AC with Penningtons and heard back?
  4. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yess, last week - london office - applied on 2/01
  5. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any insights for Penningtons AC? like anything, even just the structure of the interviews/exercise Thank you so much in advance🤞🏻
  6. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, exactly!! I'm still deciding whether to apply or to direct my efforts elsewhere :(
  7. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I’m not Jessica, but I wanted to share my experience with you! I don’t meet the A-level requirements for most law firms (I completed high school in Italy and don’t have the equivalent of AAB or ABB. No mitigating circumstances—Italy’s education system is simply one of the toughest in...
  8. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Omgg congrats!!!!🤩🤩 is this for the spring or summer scheme?
  9. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    applied on 23/10 - received email about the test on 28/10 and received the test on 01/11 and then nothing 😭
  10. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Ram Sabaratnam I recall you previously mentioned avoiding the generic response, 'I am interested in both law and business,' when addressing the question of why I chose commercial law. I typically prefer a structured approach to these types of questions where I write three key points, starting...
  11. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anything from Taylor Wessing post-test for the summer scheme? it's been a while... ahaha
  12. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah it was a PFO after the WG😭
  13. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have just received a PFO from Bird & Bird - “Thank you for recently completing a video interview with Bird & Bird. We regret to inform you that, on this occasion, we are unable to progress your application.” The problem is that I have not completed, nor was I invited to complete, A VIDEO...
  14. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don’t use your brain is such a good advice! Last year I used to ace Watson Glaser tests without much practice, but now that I’ve started practicing more, I’m overthinking everything and messing them up. The more I practice, the worse I seem to get ahaha How is that even possible?
  15. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know how you feel 😭 😭 I have to remind myself each time that I'm simply presenting something, not fighting a tiger in the jungle Record yourself until you feel comfortable with the answers - I know that some questions might be unexpected, but prepare answers for as many interview questions...
  16. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You don’t know anyone who improved their interviewing skills after almost AN YEAR?
  17. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh my, I hope not ahaha so the deadline is 3 January 2025 and last year Lift-off candidates heard back mid December..
  18. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DLA’s email: “As we have recently confirmed, we are pleased to inform you that you have successfully passed our online assessment. At present, our team are carefully reviewing candidates before deciding who to shortlist for the next phase of our recruitment process, an online video interview...
  19. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope - and I don't think we'll hear from them soon ahaha last year I remember candidates hearing back mid-December
  20. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s been a month for me too so I assumed a PFO since a lot of people got VIs and ACs

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