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📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread
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2025–26 Vacation Scheme Deadlines
Recent content by _Will_
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
I applied on Feb 26 and haven't heard back yet... :(:confused::eek:- _Will_
- Post #1,894
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Hey guys, how long has it taken for people to hear back from Slaughters for a direct TC application?- _Will_
- Post #1,890
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Answering why specific office question
I think you could also talk about the reputation of the City, i.e. the City is a 'cluster of excellence' - it draws in global experts in finance, business and law, and you want to be a part of this and contribute towards it. In addition, I think mentioning personal reasons (e.g. you have friends...- _Will_
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Hey guys, I've got a silly question and I wonder if anyone can help me out with the answer. Recently, Linklaters became the first magic circle firm to secure "Chinese law capability". What exactly does this mean? Is it just a regulatory thing? Many thanks in advance for any help :)- _Will_
- Post #1,301
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Case Study 2: M&A analysis
Hi @Jaysen Are you still reviewing case study answers by any chance? Would it be ok for me to send my answer over tomorrow if so? Many thanks in advance :)- _Will_
- Post #8
- Forum: Watson Glaser and Case Study Resources
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Huge congratulations Salma! May I ask which firm you got the offer from?- _Will_
- Post #1,165
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Hey guys, hope everyone's applications are going well! Would anyone by any chance have any advice on how best to prep for Linklaters AC? Would be much appreciated.- _Will_
- Post #1,122
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Free TCLA memberships
Thank you so much Salma! That's very kind :)- _Will_
- Post #65
- Forum: General Discussion
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DLA Piper Interview
Hi Catherine, no problem at all! It's quite difficult to prepare for the case study assessment. The focus of the exercise is to come up with a strategy for 'Business X' to increase profitability, based on the information listed in an info pack. My best advice would be to manage your time...- _Will_
- Post #17
- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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Jones Day interview
Sounds like it went great! Congrats Nichol! Best of luck -- I hope they get back to you soon with some good news :) Thank you very much for kindly sharing your experience, it is very helpful and actually quite reassuring!- _Will_
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Thanks guys -- really appreciate the help. I'll let you know how it goes!- _Will_
- Post #934
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Hearing Back from Firms + AC & Interview Tips Share - 2018 - 2019
Really last minute ask, have got the AC tomorrow, but... Does anyone have any information on the NRF written task? I'm being assessed for a Spring Vac Scheme. Many thanks in advance for any help!- _Will_
- Post #931
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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DLA Piper Interview
Its an early start isn't it! I finished just after 12pm... The AC invite seemed to indicate lunch was provided, but it wasn't for us unfortunately!- _Will_
- Post #14
- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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DLA Piper Interview
No worries mate. Indeed, in my interview I didn't get any of those kind of questions. Was 90% competencies and then he also asked 'Why DLA Piper'. Just my experience though -- so could be different for others.- _Will_
- Post #12
- Forum: Older Interview Experiences
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DLA Piper Interview
No problem! The interview, as promised, was just a run through of the main competencies they are looking for (e.g. team building, summarising complex information, etc.) I would recommend just thinking about the competencies they might ask and then thinking of examples you can use to demonstrate...- _Will_
- Post #10
- Forum: Older Interview Experiences