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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did everyone's non-PFO PFO from BDB Pitmans include the "As we were impressed with your application and video interview..." line/bits about the alternative events? Just trying to gauge if it was a generic platitude to soften the blow of having spent lots of time and effort for nothing or genuine.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    That's amazing, congrats!! I love reading posts like this because I'm definitely in the "lol give up it's not for you" stage of the application cycle so hearing your perseverance paid off is so inspiring.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's a rejection, or "please f*ck off" to be less kind about it!
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    Mock AC in London

    I'm just writing you a DM but commenting for awareness as I'd be super keen to do something like this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Probably not what you want to hear, but I think Mayer Brown just ghost if they’re not going to progress your application.
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    No, unfortunately not!

    No, unfortunately not!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Perfect, thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hunted around online but couldn't find an answer to this question either. It appears to be unlimited but I set a self-imposed limit to make sure I wasn't writing just for the sake of writing.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Unreal gif use. Just goes to show that's it's a process - huge congrats on the Trowers offer!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Honestly really admire those of you with the mental fortitude to check if anyone on LinkedIn has offers. This forum makes me insane enough most of the time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I always struggle with this, too. I'm also keen to get into a pretty niche area of the law but thought the general advice was to avoid talking about it if the firm don't offer training in that area and/or don't regard it as a growth area. I always think my interest is something that sets me...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have a connection at a silver circle who reviewed my application for their winter vac scheme and said it looked really strong/helped with "improvements" but I still got a post-app PFO so take from that what you will! I do agree though that unless you have a connection most people just don't...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not to be Negative Nancy but I've assumed PFO from both at this stage.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Pals, I know this was asked earlier but did anyone hear from ML today? Need to know if I should brace myself for a post-TI PFO next week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I only did the job sim a week and a half ago, haven't heard anything back yet and the website says rolling recruitment so I'm holding on to hope!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was so tempted for a second to write a full essay about why the careers advisor bit of this is nonsense but I foresee it devolving into W&C 2.0 drama.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    NRF PFO, what a day!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Every time I've sat down to record a VI this week I've looked at myself in the silly little camera app and just closed the interview because the burnout is so real. How many more times can I convince my laptop about my motivations for a career in the law pleeeease 😭 Unrelated: Orrick PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I disagree, I don't think it means that at all. It says on their website that they recruit on a rolling basis - I only completed the job sim a week and a half ago and saw someone get an AC a couple of days later so I think until you hear from them you shouldn't assume!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Agreed. I think it also feels like we must have impressive answers for competency questions because the process is so competitive. I'm lucky enough to have a few years of work under my belt so I can draw on real examples for 90% of questions, but do wonder how second year university students are...

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