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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’ve managed to move from a winter scheme to a summer scheme this application cycle so I would say it never hurts to ask!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It should be in person
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I guess this differs per law firm. Mine was another case study but I did prep for motivational Qs. I’d say editing your answers to why law/ why this firm with additions from the vac scheme and why that’s made you even more interested in joining the firm. Then just refreshing your mind on your...
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    TC offer

    Thank you so much Jessica this is very helpful!
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    TC offer

    Hi, does anyone know what the general rules are around accepting a TC offer from one firm and then doing a vac scheme with another? I have to give my decision for the TC before the vac scheme would start but would I still be able to do the vac scheme if I’d already accepted elsewhere?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Linklaters was my first AC too. You’re definitely challenged during the case study and expected to know key commercial terms and to apply them to facts but if you keep a level head and give it a go, the interviewers will appreciate it. They really don’t try and catch you out. Good luck and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did their interview and keeping it hypothetical is best whilst being quite structured e.g first I’d do this and then this etc. They’ll then ask you a competency Q in relation to that scenario at the end so you’ll have the opportunity to showcase experience
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have the same this winter and I managed to have one of the firms move it to summer- give grad rec a call, it can’t hurt to ask!

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