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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Haha oh. I’m sure that it will still be for Spring - they probably only had capacity to take so many in the first AC. And yeah of course! ☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah I had mine on Tuesday - when’s yours? I assume they have a few ACs and do it in batches! Is yours for spring too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey! Is anyone else attending the Jones Day Spring VS? I’m already nervous haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    nope - no maths!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think I was sent the link when I received my test invite from Bakers but A&O do the same test and their practice is here: https://assessment.weareamberjack.com/?sjtId=03cb2717-f30f-ec11-8177-0050568b1f1d&clientId=3cb57459-7570-e811-80eb-005056ac24ff
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey! Yeah - it’s Amberjack. It’s an SJT test that measures 4 traits (Grit, Applied Intellect, Creative Force and Digital Mindset) and your ability to select the best course of action in an email simulation.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congratulations! You only need one to go right and getting to interview is a serious achievement already ☺️ I can give some insight for their interviews. Is it for one of the Vac Schemes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would say practice case study questions if you’re not used to them / haven’t done them before. I would also make sure you know the basics of terminology that could crop up (think finance terms, the M&A process and real estate considerations like planning, title restrictions...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yes! All very positive and received an offer. Main points were: Confident in interview and good arguments / considerations / structure in the written exercise (I broke up the email into main points and really treated it like an actual business email). I’d recommend being as concise as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I would avoid that being your main point if you’re explicitly asked to look beyond this. A lot of firms have a global element and you can imagine this is something a lot of people state to be a selling point. Equally, if it’s Dentons’ biggest selling point, almost every application would talk...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hey! Happy to share my experience. For Clifford Chance the AC structure is a brief introduction, a written exercise (40 ish minutes) an interview (75 mins) and then a group exercise (30 mins) In the written exercise there was a case study we had to read and address what the main issues...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You usually get a few weeks’ notice so there will be plenty of time to prepare! My soonest post interview has been 3 weeks and my longest about 8 weeks! Good luck with your first cycle 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Is this for a particular firm/firms? It would be easier to get an accurate answer if you know which firms 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They recruit after their deadline and will look at applications after this. I will say a lot of firms that do this still look at applications in date order however so applying as soon as you can is usually the best practice.
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