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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much!
  2. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What is the recommended format for a 'briefing note' in a written exercise? It is supposed to be 2-pages typed and based off information given in a pack. @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre if you had any insights I would be grateful!
  3. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I spend one day the day before researching the firm and supplementing the list of potential interview Q/As I already have. This may seem like less time compared with what other people have said but I find a day of intense revision enough and it's fresh in my brain the next day :) I've had offers...
  4. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So sorry to hear this, I'm still waiting on a response! I assume PFO because have seen ACs and offers but would be nice to be told directly lol
  5. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would read your TC thoroughly and check there aren't any clauses preventing you from participating in another firm's vac scheme, then sign the TC so it doesn't expire. In the event you convert the VS to a TC, you can renege on your first offer. I'm in the same situ and this is what I have done :)
  6. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Amazing that's so helpful, thank you so much
  7. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    for 'technical knowledge' do you broadly mean the two bullet points below? this is super helpful ty!
  8. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    laughing at (romantic) and (business) 🤣
  9. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I also got offered an interview, I can see first 2 weeks of March and then 26th March?
  10. Lola333

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'm not sure but it could be because 2021 A-levels were teacher-predicted and inflated due to Covid, meaning there was a bigger university intake and now that cohort is in their third year? Could be a possibility
  11. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Dw it was a chance to demonstrate my resilience ;)
  12. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was also told 'I look forward to seeing you around the corridors' by a senior associate and then didn't get the VS 😊 Something else at the AC must have massively let me down ahaha
  13. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've done this in 2 interviews and got both offers - the key is to explain the impact on deals, I talked about M&A from buy-side and sell-side perspectives and PE (particularly LBOs) ☺️
  14. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same :)
  15. Lola333

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any insights on Kirkland final interview / 'insight day'? Got mine next week and not sure what to expect :)
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