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

    Honestly just answering as genuinely as possible whilst, like you said, bearing in mind the firm’s values! I’ve generally found scenario interviews to actually be quite relaxed and conversational, so just go in there as calm as you possibly can (easier said than done, I know) and try to build a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Big, big difference. Case study interviews will more than likely be based on a fictitious commercial scenario or a commercial news story, with a set of legal issues, and you’ll probably be asked to identify these issues and make some recommendations to the client. It’s very heavily based on...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    CC 2023 TC WG invite, but won’t be doing it as I’ve already accepted another offer! Hopefully it can be given to someone else still waiting 🤩 best of luck guys!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Over the moon and so relieved! Thank you so so much 🥰
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you SO much guys!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    A&O Direct TC offer!🤩 SO thankful to everyone on here for your consistent support over the past year. Literally couldn’t be more grateful, what an amazing forum ❤️
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They do, yes :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They reject via email and make you an offer via phone call!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have just been invited to AC for the A&O March 2024 Direct TC, would be super grateful for any help and advice!!!!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Have just been invited to AC for the A&O March 2024 Direct TC, would be super grateful for any help and advice!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    As far as I remember, for the vac scheme I think they’re non-rolling but for the direct TC they’re rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Going off of my experience last year it’s an application form followed by a voice interview followed by an assessment centre comprised of a written exercise, case study and partner interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got mine straight away
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got a paralegal role at a silver circle firm straight out of uni with zero previous paralegal experience so it’s definitely do-able. I guess what they’re looking for is you demonstrating the relevant skills/competencies from other previous work experience/vac...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh no, that’s strange! Maybe worth your emailing to ask? What does it say on your portal when you log in?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard anything from Allen & Overy (after passing the SJT) for the March 2024 direct TC yet? It’s been like 2 months since I sent off my app and the wait is actually driving me insane 😭😭
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Same here, applied in September, passed the SJT and absolute radio silence since then ☹️
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard back from A&O about ACs for their March 2024 direct TC??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For the summer scheme last cycle, I got my AC invite under a week later, so hopefully you aren’t waiting too long ☺️

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