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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Congrats on ur AC!! was this for NRF?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you, this is so helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would this question for CMS need any link back to them / their values? Describe a time where you have shown resilience in a complex situation. How has this affected the way you approach challenges? (200 words)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone got any tips for cover letters for paralegal jobs / internships (aka non-VS, non-TC) applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Have all the Ashurst online AC invites gone out??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    another question: when asking about a sector I am interested in and an example of a recent deal -- do I need to speak about myself and why that sector deal in particular stands out to me?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I have a few questions about a Video Interview I have. (1) any tips generally as I am usually so much worse at pre-recorded interviews than live phone or teams ones. (2) when speaking about a deal, how recent does it need to be -- there is a deal in particular that id love to talk about but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you end up e-mailing? I haven't received mine either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there an automatic test for HL?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hogan Lovells asks for details of any Open Days or Events attended. I’ve been to quite a few, but since my open days are already covered in my work experience section, I was planning to highlight other events instead. For example, I recently attended the Legal Cheek “AI, Blockchain and the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    im doing an application which asks for a cover letter. Does anyone have any tips regarding: what to include/ a rough framework and a word count? thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When a application question is along the lines of: "based on your research of X firm, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise", do you need to talk about the firm a lot, or is it sufficient to pick one of their strong sectors as it's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know roughly when the Spring VS and Summer VS ACs usually take place? I’ll be away for part of Feb/March and I’m trying to figure out whether I’d be more likely to miss the Spring or Summer ACs during that time. I’ll apply to whichever option gives me the best chance of avoiding...

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