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Recent content by dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does anyone know when you receive the AI Chatbox Test from Mishcon de Reya after sending your application?- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'm sorry, but for example here an em dash would be quite useful: 'Most of the grad teams don't like seeing them in any of the applications — hence, it is always better to avoid them.' Firms really reject applications based on AI when it is very obvious (i.e., extremely generic and overly...- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys, I'm applying for Mishcon de Reya's Summer Vacation Scheme this year. I was wondering whether there are pre-set questions for the AI chatbox style questions and what these might be? Thanks!- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Yeah this is hella annoying, I use em dashes because I grew up using them but because Chat GPT likes using them people call it AI- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys I'm applying for Taylor Wessing's Cambridge Vacation Scheme, given I'm applying for the Cambridge Office should I make the practice area and deal I mention in my cover letter tailored to Cambridge. I wanted to mention the venture capital team (which I believe is cross-office) but the...- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Sorry guys adding to this can anyone confirm if there is a work experience section because I can't seem to find one.- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Can anyone else confirm that Addleshaw Goddard have changed their application questions to only have one motivational question?- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The rumours of the horrors of the Macfarlanes Simulate Assessment were unfortunately true- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi everyone, I’m planning my answers for Addleshaw Goddard’s application before it opens and I’m a bit stuck on the first question: “What attracts you to a career in commercial law and why specifically at Addleshaw Goddard?” I’m unsure whether to focus on the firm’s culture (e.g., high...- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anyone heard back from Jones Day regarding the Spring and Summer Schemes, only heard people talk about hearing about their Winter schemes so far.- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys, random question: why do you think being innovative or entrepreneurial is important for trainees at law firms? I get why it matters for senior lawyers, since they’re more directly involved in creating client solutions and driving business development. But I’m struggling to see the link...- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys, whats ur opinions on mentioning pro bono in law firm motivations as like a final point, I have experience which resonates pro bono values so wondering if it is a nice addition.- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Legend, thanks!- dannyp123
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey guys does anyone know where I can find Orrick's application from last year?- dannyp123
- Post #993
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
It's fine but maybe make sure to say the full "Private Equity" and then put the abbreviation in brackets to read like this: "Private Equity (PE)". Then you can refer to it as PE the rest of the answer.- dannyp123
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