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  1. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know this is so unrelated BUT I’m going to this networking event at McKinsey’s and I need outfit advice. If you have had experiences with them pls dm me :)
  2. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That’s way too much text for forage, you need to cut that down. Keep it to two lines max on your cv, ideally 1. Also ensure to mention it’s a fictional exercise in the description. Edit: forage adds so little to you cv, some people just list all the firm names as it wastes too much space otherwise
  3. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Axel It’s really shocking that there are even worse stories out there. But how could that change in your opinion? Most firms are already boasting about using rare recruitment, not allowing applications from an employees family member, blind CV interviews etc etc. Is that just all marketing?
  4. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You could’ve just said you’d rather not share or ignored it all together. Clearly they hit a soft spot…
  5. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I replied to a similar question a couple days ago but the VS is still closed. TC apps open feb 2024. Not sure if they are doing VS this year. Edit: I didn’t email them but that’s what their website said a couple days back
  6. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think I read that their direct TC apps open feb 2024.
  7. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know from some friends in IB that it’s very common to retake online tests at AC’s. There you can be about +-5 points of what you originally scored and if not you don’t pass the AC. Not sure if it’s the same for law.
  8. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I thought that too but I received a non-automatic email response… I don’t know if I’d just make it worse
  9. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No it’s an email 😭😭😭😭😭 Edit: the mistake is the subject line and the body of the text 🫠
  10. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi the absolute genius that I am, I managed to apply to Davis Polk open day and spelled their name wrong EVERY TIME. I thought it was Davies, not Davis. What are the chances for an immediate rejection? 99%? I’m so stupid.
  11. Minitomatosalad

    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    What’s going on with Bakers? Has anyone spoken to them recently? Their applications are still closed and it’s November.
  12. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Totally but some are better than others like intellect vs time management.
  13. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes
  14. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I feel like a good way to judge is if you get generic strengths on your report. If it’s things like time management it means you didn’t do well. When I got to the AC stage last year my strengths section of the report was a lot more substantial
  15. Minitomatosalad

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    No I know people that have gotten an AC with a low 70 score.
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