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  1. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    (for context I applied for a direct TC- Others with more experience may have been better suited for the role!)
  2. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    congrats on the VI!!! I hope it goes all well for you
  3. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I appreciate that, as it is the case with any other law firm. But, after 4 years of applications and one vac scheme I do feel like I have honed the first round question stage to the best of my abilities. It's just a shame that despite of what I feel was a genuinely strong application, strong...
  4. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Gowling PFO after 43334 in the arctic shores?! what more do they want 😭
  5. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, I was wanting some advice.... I did a SVS at an international law firm this summer and I didn't manage to convert it to a TC. My feedback seemed pretty optimistic and it was kinda the generic 'we don't think you are ready just yet' and 'you need to be a bit more confident' type of...
  6. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! Not sure that this is the right place to post, but I thought people may have some experience/insight into this. I have an upcoming summer VS, and I was wondering if you knew when I would start my TC if I am successful in the VS? I'm guessing I would start in 2027 (Start/mid intake??)...
  7. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't heard a thing from MoFo since submitting my app in January and I think it was the best one I have written this season... hopefully soon to put me out of my misery in March, but I have heard of people getting VI invitations in March too!!!!
  8. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi guys has anyone else not heard back from MoFo???
  9. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    :0 what happens to people on vac schemes?! do they not have the chance to get an interview for a tc?!
  10. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF AC! I'm so shocked but super excited! I appreciate all the insight I can get since this is my first AC ever!
  11. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF video interview!! Sent at 17:00! I can't seem to access the link for some reason though!
  12. TCtoothfairy

    White & Case Paralegal Role

    Hi all! I was wondering if I could get some insight from anyone with more legal experience than me. I am looking at applying to an international White & Case paralegal role. It is the first of its kind I am applying to, so I am slightly unfamiliar with the process. Would you recommend I...
  13. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard back from Arnold & Porter for their vacation scheme? I have received nothing since applying :(
  14. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Clyde & Co PFO. I was told in my rejection email to apply again in in 12 months and that it was my Cappfinity assessment that 'didn't quite hit the mark' for their benchmark. So far all i've received is PFO's and im in my second year at uni- do we think that the lack of vacation scheme...
  15. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    LOOOOL HSF pfo. So so upset since they were my favourite firm and I truly felt I sent a strong application. Not feeling the most optimistic now :/
  16. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone else's HSF summer VS scheme still under review? I'm slightly terrified at waiting so long for them
  17. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    speaking of HSF, has anyone heard back for the summer scheme??
  18. TCtoothfairy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the...

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