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Recent content by FutureTraineeMaybe

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, just wanted to let you know - it's not rolling. I confirmed it at one of their open days.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know if we can do the two burges salmon tests separately- taking a break in between ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey @Abbie Whitlock , their work experience options are only paid employment, work experience - unpaid/paid, volunteering and open days. So, would you say they're not looking for extracurriculars?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does everybody include extra-curriculars in their work experience? - this firm doesn't have a separate extracurriculars section or questions that ask for it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That would be great @Abbie Whitlock. Thank you so muchhh!!!!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Haven't done a job sim yet - so just wanted to ask - are the written exercises usually emails to clients?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anybody like terrified of VI's to the point where the entire week leading upto it/preparing just feels dreadful?😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For this question, Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? - i chose a litigation-based article but now I'm not too sure if commercial litigation is a client sector? I mean, it does...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Abbie - Reed Smith , I hope you're doing well! I was wondering how to answer this question in an interview - Two managers give you important tasks that are both due at the same time. How would you handle this situation?/ The partner asks you to take on more work when you’re already at...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anybody know how many minutes you get to answer for the VI's?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I believe there are no questions this year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Burges Salmon WVS Q, "Can you share a specific instance during your research, a conversation, or an event that convinced you that Burges Salmon was the right firm for you’ - for this question, I was planning on mentioning a virtual event I attended last year but I have also attended an AC with...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Very amateur question to ask but for this question - Based on your research, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise? - how do you write about one opportunity for 300 words? if anybody has any structure/tips for this, it would be much...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anybody got an invite to DLA Piper Birmingham discovery day?

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