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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone have HSF AC coming up? PM me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi 👋 Anyone done the Morgan Lewis telephone interview? Please PM me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    To add to this: I’ll give you a whistle stop tour of some tips that were helpful for me during my scheme. I recently converted a VS First, carry around a notepad and pen around you can have conversations with people or anyone can say something potentially useful during the scheme so just write...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don’t overthink this. Prepare solid responses for why law, and in particular, commercial law; why you as in attributes that are unique to you that make you well suited to the profession. I would also prepare as much info as you can in the firm or company that the placement will be at because you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I thought 1. Investment uncertainty-with Trump’s “America first” posture that definitely caused a stir in transatlantic business relations which caused uncertainty for businesses like BMW, VW and other European car manufacturers who paused planned investment in US operations; 2. Regulatory...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu How do I best answer this question: identify and Describe the ways in which policies/actions (EXCLUDING TARIFFS) of the Trump Admin are affecting businesses in the UK and Europe. Thanks 🙏
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    HR director is Charlie Keeling and email is [email protected]
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! I’m so excited!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    London? The whole legal profession!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ofc. Nice! Congrats! I did a scheme last year with them. If u want any advice shoot me a pm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Perhaps the biggest thing would be Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill. But there are many things affecting RE law in the UK
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Which firm is this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lots of firms do it. I’m personally aware through people I know that Weil (did not ask for their money back though), HSF, CMS, CC all will withdraw a TC if you fail SQE 1. There are other firms that I’m sure do as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wouldn’t say typical- I’ve never been asked this but it’s similar to other questions I have been asked like tell me about a time you had to deal with disappointment or failure etc. I think the question is looking for how you ultimately handled the situation from a position of strength and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amen! I feel u!
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