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Recent content by Fifi

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

    Grad rec said they would get back to everyone mid-August, so I think everyone will hear back on week of 15th August! Hope that helps and good luck also! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Adrian, Thanks for the advice, this is reassuring to hear! :D
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone done the Vinson & Elkins vacation scheme before? I am really nervous about my upcoming scheme with them and I have no idea what to expect. If anyone has any advice or experience with Vinson & Elkins, I would really appreciate any advice/tips.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes, you are able to reapply in the summer.
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    @Jacob Miller @Dheepa @Naomi U Hey guys, I was wondering if you could please share some advice about conversion interviews following a vacation scheme. Do you have any tips on how to prepare for them, particularly on how to approach speaking about experiences from the scheme? Any advice...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I also haven't heard back. I have a feeling we won't hear back until they finish their AC's for the winter vac scheme. Someone posted that they contacted grad recruitment, who told them they are still going through the video interviews. So, perhaps we may be in that batch of video interviews...
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I had an interview for the VS in January 2020. The first 10minutes or so covered: why you? why Travers? why law? The main portion of the interview focused on moral scenarios, regarding a fictional M&A deal that was briefly outlined by the interviewer. I was asked what I would do in a...

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