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

    I know we spoke about this before, but feel free to send me another message if you’ve got any more questions!
  2. J

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

    Hi! I really enjoyed the AC, and the firm are brilliant (in my slightly biased view)! Everyone is so friendly and wants you to succeed and is happy to offer help. I’ve found this from trainees all the way up to the senior equity partners post AC. I can’t go into too much detail, and it was...
  3. J

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

    That makes sense. I’d also say to people to consider using careers advisors at university. They’re great for reviewing applications and for holding mock interviews and ACs and they usually have experience in dealing with the firms too. Aspiring Solicitors have similar programmes too!
  4. J

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

    Just to offer a bit of a different perspective to this, I know a lot of people with TC’s and I don’t think any of them have paid for these services, myself included. This is including the elite US firms and a range of international City firms. So please do think carefully before paying for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it’s 48 London and 2 in Birmingham in total, so it’s still around 11/12
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Tends to be around 75% from vac schemes. So roughly 12 direct TC places
  7. J

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

    Feel free to PM me with any questions!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When I was preparing I would check the partners in case I’d named a particular practice area or deal I was interested in. Just in case you name a specific deal in your app and you end up in an interview with the partner who led it! It wouldn’t look great if they were really keen to talk about...
  9. J

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

    I think you should go for it, you never know unless you submit it! Especially if they’re your favourite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I agree with this, I think ‘Magic Triangle’ is also used to describe the elite Portuguese firms. So could cause some confusion at partner interview etc for those with experience in European offices.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’d agree with what Jessica said, and from my experience they don’t tend to be assessed. So just think of some questions you really want to know the answer to that will help you decide whether this is ultimately a firm you’d want to build a career at. I wouldn’t overthink it and try to ask...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone, I’ve seen a few posts about Clyde’s. I’m a future trainee at Clyde’s, so feel free to PM me any questions!
  13. J

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

    Has anyone else doing the accelerated LPC at ULaw Moorgate not got their timetable yet, or know what time the intro talk is tomorrow morning?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I had this question at a telephone interview and avoided India specifically for the reasons others have mentioned. I think it’d be best to focus on a location where they actually can open a new office, so you’re definitely answering the question properly.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I passed the WG and they didn’t get back to me for 16 days, so don’t panic!
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