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

    I have got a VI coming up and I am anticipating that the 3 questions they ask would be somewhat covered in my cover letter e.g why I would enjoy their training structure / culture. Does anyone have any tips on what I should really be focusing on for VI? I know I should be focusing on structure...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I was rejected right after my WG for Hogan Lovells looooool
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, I was hoping someone could tell me more about what makes a firm a competitor of another firm. I'm in the process of determining the competitors of a certain firm and wanted to know what factors should I be looking at? I think that a competitor would be one that competes for the same...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much! For video interviews, do you have to loop back and talk about why (whatever my answer is e.g i'm a great team player) because of this I would be an asset to the firm and highlight facts about the firm? Or am I simply answering the question? Thanks so much in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    VI for Vinson & Elkins summer vac! It is my first VI so any tips for how to get started on preparing would be greatly appreciated! applied on 8 jan!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thats really helpful thank you! I actually meant summer not winter but this answers my question! Thanks!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry i didnt mean Winter I meant Summer****
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, I have been working on my NRF Spring VS for quite some time now and was wondering whether it would be more worth it applying for the winter one instead? Does it make a difference when you apply at the beginning of the application cycle (for winter) or does 2 weeks to deadline (for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ah sorry i meant Spring and Summer***
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know if we can only apply to one of NRF's schemes or both spring and winter? Can't find any guidance on their website.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi, has anyone heard anything from Gibson Dunn?

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