Hey, congratulations on getting an AC with PMC. Can I please ask when you applied and which office this was for? x
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Has anyone who wasn't fast tracked even heard back?
mixed, 'excelled' in verbal reasoning, but i've yet to see anyone not get that so.
then I did well in two sections, and less well in two (got a 3/9 bars in one). so i'm unsure. if it's a cumulative thing, I might be okay, but I'm guessing they have a minimum for each section maybe? if that's the case i may be cooked.
little disappointed as I really like the firm, but it's not over until it's over, (or until next year when i will try again lol)
hey! can't be of any help i'm afraid, congrats on getting the AC! do you mind me asking when you completed the online strengths and heard back? also what office? Thanks x
During the open day, Paul said that he preferred a prose type format.
Depends on the firm. Some firms have told me bullet points and others have told me prose. But for example, I did prose for Skadden even though someone said they prefer prose and still got to WE, so I think if you're strong you're ok either way.
Yeah mine has been similar. I guess it depends on each kind of experience. 🙂
If for example you have attended a dozen open days, it might be better to amalgamate them into one entry, in which case it is appropriate to use bullet points. 🙂
Similarly, if you have completed a dozen Forage virtual internships then bullet points is better. It’s a lot easier for the person reading the application to just skim over this. 🫡
However, if for example you worked a part/full time job say at McDonald’s, it’s probably better to write in full prose by outlining 1) what you did and what your role was and 2) the transferable skills that you have gained.
For Paul, Weiss specifically, at the Dec open day it was mentioned full prose is preferable but it’s not an issue to use bullet points it just needs to be appropriate (see above). 🙂
If for example you have attended a dozen open days, it might be better to amalgamate them into one entry, in which case it is appropriate to use bullet points. 🙂
Similarly, if you have completed a dozen Forage virtual internships then bullet points is better. It’s a lot easier for the person reading the application to just skim over this. 🫡
However, if for example you worked a part/full time job say at McDonald’s, it’s probably better to write in full prose by outlining 1) what you did and what your role was and 2) the transferable skills that you have gained.
For Paul, Weiss specifically, at the Dec open day it was mentioned full prose is preferable but it’s not an issue to use bullet points it just needs to be appropriate (see above). 🙂
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i got 3 in one, 4 in two and 6 in one so im pretty sure i am cooked. i did the first year scheme with the firm so im kinda sad
Hey guys, hope you’re having a chill Sunday, despite PW deadline hahah.
Quick Q, when you connect with a firm’s people ok LinkedIn for the first time, how do u go about starting a convo that doesn’t seem weird/needy so they would be willing to give you insights or answer your questions?
Quick Q, when you connect with a firm’s people ok LinkedIn for the first time, how do u go about starting a convo that doesn’t seem weird/needy so they would be willing to give you insights or answer your questions?
just did the baker sit and i definitely did worse than i did last year when i progressed… uh oh 🫣
Can i ask how you did last year if that's alright? / do you know anything about what you need to progress?
dw pretty sure i messed it up too. what was your score like last year if you dont mind me asking. just trying to get some idea of their benchmark
It’s better to provide a written description.
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