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  1. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Thank you so much Vera! Probably not the most conventional route into it, but happy to have shared the journey :D
  2. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Thanks Jessica! This resource helped immensely so hats off to TCLA as always (and to your Gif game) 🤠
  3. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    We did it lads 🥳 Training contract for 2026... SIGNED!
  4. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Saw someone on the main threads use this sort of graphic so thought I'd do one for my own applications! Much easier to visualise.
  5. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats Grace! I'll send you my info from the Edi AC in a bit 🥳 How long have you got until the date?
  6. wannabesheridansmith

    Day in the life of a trainee solicitor VLOG

    That was a great video - nice and informative too. Can't wait to see more! 🥳
  7. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    😍 Inject it into my veins! Let's hope I get my preferred scheme dates
  8. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Thanks so much JA! Fingers crossed 🤞 Hope you hear good news from your applications as well.
  9. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO post-AC from Burness Paull! GLASGOW | SUMMER VS | APPLIED 24/12/23 | GAME BASED ASSESSMENT 27/12/23 | VIDEO INTERVIEW 03/01/24 | APTITUDE TESTS 08/01/24 | ASSESSMENT CENTRE 06/02/24 A little disappointed as it's a top firm for me, but it also saves me having to pick which firm I do the...
  10. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    The application round up Firm Stage I got to Outcome Burness Paull Assessment centre PFO Addleshaw Goddard Assessment centre VS offer Shepherd and Wedderburn Assessment centre VS offer Dentons Assessment centre Withdrew TLT Assessment centre Withdrew Womble Bond Dickinson Video...
  11. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    What might be the last update for a while now that most apps are concluded in some way Dentons Date applied 1 January 2024 Invite to aptitude tests 3 January 2024 Invite to video interview 16 January 2024 Invite to assessment centre 8 February 2024 Decision to withdraw 12 February...
  12. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats on the AC! I've sent you a DM with some insight and general info from my experience :D
  13. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This whole application process has really made me hate weekends, how am I meant to fill my time if I'm not constantly refreshing emails!? :oops:
  14. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats on the AC! My email said it was a virtual assessment centre and more information would be given the week before it happens (the only date option I have is 22 Feb). There's info on the Dentons website though that the AC has two key exercises: the Written Exercise & Role Play, and the...
  15. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Thanks Dino! They're 2 of my top 3 firms so I'm super chuffed - going to be lots of preparing to hopefully convert one! 🙏
  16. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Dentons (virtual) assessment centre invite GLASGOW/EDINBURGH | SUMMER VS | APPLIED 01/01/24 | VIDEO INTERVIEW 16/01/24
  17. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks Grace, you must be my lucky charm as I heard back not long after you posted it! They implied on the call that I would get the option over spring/summer and so there must still be places to fill if they can guarantee that. Fingers crossed for you on your end! 🙏
  18. wannabesheridansmith

    Dear TC Diary

    Another update just to add to the excitement Addleshaw Goddard Date applied 1 January 2024 Invite to video interview 5 January 2024 Invite to assessment centre 25 January 2024 Attended assessment centre 1 February 2024 Vacation scheme offer received 7 February 2024 Really...
  19. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can't believe this one, but Addleshaw Goddard VS offer! (Glasgow/Edinburgh - Spring/Summer) Guess it shows that even the worst interviews with the worst case study performances can also have a chance 🥳
  20. wannabesheridansmith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was invited to an AC in Edinburgh which I completed last week, but only had a weeks notice of it. I was in the 1st of 2 groups that day. They said there were a few more ACs coming up though... not sure whether they do enough to fill the Summer VS/Spring VS first then move on to the other, or...

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