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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone applied to a Hogan Lovells vacation scheme and their Lift Off programme and knows if you can repeat the examples provided for the supporting questions in each? I was told that your answers can repeat and overlap for separate applications, however I am not sure to what extent i.e...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For the White & Case application, is it an issue if the examples you provide to evidence your interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility and achievements are mentioned in your cover letter beforehand? What is the recommended amount of words for such a...
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    Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    You never know with these tests, it might have gone better than you thought! Out of curiosity, how long did it take for you to receive an invite for the tests after submitting your application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica, excuse the abbreviation, I mean extenuating circumstances.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What sort of things do people include, if any, when answering Hogan Lovell's optional application question - "Please detail below any further information that you would like us to consider when reviewing your application." (Max 250 words)? Is this meant to be an opportunity to show further...
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    I'm having a meltdown

    100% agree with what Ruby said, when you can implement IRAC effectively it helps improve the structure of your answers a lot. Sign post your answers i.e make each point really obvious, keep the language as simple and clear as you can and when analysing a case bring it back to the question or...
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    The general rule for law firm applications is that you can only make one application for either a vac scheme or training contract per cycle, so you'll have to wait until next year to apply for Hogan again. In regard to applying twice I think this was meant to mean that you could apply for the...

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