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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :) All the best to you for the rest of the cycle!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you very much :) It’s a US firm and the one I really wanted, so I’m very happy that I was successful (especially as I got rejected at the AC from the same firm last year).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just wanted to share that on my third cycle, fourth assessment centre, and however many applications, I have finally secured a VS. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without this community and how supportive everyone is of each other. Know this is only 50% of the battle (and will still have to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sounds like it’s perhaps better to go for the plural then to reflect it’s on behalf of the firm (if writing as a trainee as you said). I suppose it’s not something that will make a considerable impact anyway!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks Alex :) So if you’re advising a client directly via email say, you’d advise just going with first person singular for clarity?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is quite a pedantic question, but in written exercises, is it preferable to use “I” or “we” when giving advice to a client? In my paralegal job, I’m always told to use “we” to represent the firm (e.g. “we would advise”) but I don’t know if this was more firm specific and it would be odd if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If I have an AC coming up with a firm I also had an AC with last year, do they keep records/remember you? Or would it be as if it was a fresh candidate? Don’t know whether I’d be asked “why do you think you were unsuccessful last year” or something similar? Any thoughts @Jessica Booker?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long have you been waiting? Unless it’s been an abnormal amount of time, I would never choose to call to chase a response to a VI and would only consider that step if it’s been outside of a specified time after an AC. They have a lot of VIs to get through and in my experience with W&C last...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I get completely where you're coming from, but I probably attribute it to law just being such a cut-throat, often self-absorbed industry. Even if they've secured a VS, that doesn't necessarily mean they're guaranteed a TC. If they give you VS tips and you get a place, it may be you that...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Said this to so many people, but there’s absolutely no need to feel embarrassed. I feel year on year the competition is getting stiffer and almost everyone who applies is a strong candidate, so it’s not as if you’re doing anything wrong :) How many cycles are you on and how many applications...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Maybe I’m just a perennial optimist, but I’ve only seen a couple of people have Travers interviews on here and they’re a popular firm, so I’d expect more. Someone who had one last cycle said they heard early March too about an interview. I wouldn’t assume at all that you’re out if you haven’t...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats on getting 2 ACs, that’s a big achievement! If I’m honest, I would definitely try and ask grad recruitment if it’s possible to change dates for one of them. Not only will the lack of time in between likely stress you out with commuting, but that would be a long day. ACs are rigorous...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What does it say in your employment contract? If it mentions you not being able to have employment elsewhere without informing them, you're pretty much obligated to unless you wanted to be in breach of contract, especially if written approval is required. I completely get the second part, but I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Oh yeah I’m not disputing at all that its primary goal is to filter applicants, but I can at least understand the rationale behind the test. Less so on Arctic Shores or any games based assessments; I just think they’re stupid 😂😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I 100% agree that you could still perform averagely on the WG and still go on to thrive at an elite firm, and I also agree that in many ways it likely is just an effective way of cutting down applicants. When you get 4,000 applicants like some of the MC firms do, a test like the WG is a...
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