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Recent content by ohnoselim

  1. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    question for those that had ac's or could help when you are asked why law? why this firm? do you tend to find you repeat your application? or are you supplementing this with further detail? i understand the need to be concise so how do you navigate this
  2. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    that is so good to hear! congratulations you should be so grateful you have a week i was just told today i have an ac on thursday so i have 2 days to prep.....
  3. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    does anyone know how long we have for each response in the NRF VI?
  4. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you! Another question, if they did ask a question relating to a deal or current news story affecting the firm/clients, would it be okay to mention the same deal i did in my application? or if i wanted to display a sector strength would it be okay to mention the same deal? Im not sure...
  5. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi all, for video interviews are we expected to prep for situation based questions eg: xyz happens how do you deal with it? or do they typically tend to be motivational and competency based only?
  6. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    thats great to know thank you ! do you think i need to mention a practice area in my why commercial law answer?
  7. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    and another question apologies if its seems silly if i mentioned a mock pitch i did on an open day/scheme on my application as something i enjoyed in the interview process will you be grilled on this? because i can remember the gist of the task eg: what i liked about it but i cant recall the...
  8. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    has anyone ever progressed far in a VS/TC process despite not having a clear idea of what practice you want to do? and not having a clear previous experience in one practice? im afraid of my why commercial law answer being too generic without the above
  9. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i saw some people mention they had issues completing the education part on the nrf application did anyone find a solution? the uni is fine, its adding my sixth form thats the issue
  10. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    NRF doesnt have any application questions, am i seeing things correctly?
  11. ohnoselim

    Started from the bottom

    1st of September im in Yorknew City, but it time for applications! Reflecting on my last cycle, I really improved my applications getting passed through for most, even getting to a written exercise stage for one firm, I hope to have a better cycle this year! Good luck to everyone this year...
  12. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    i want to apply to HSF's dispute open day to learn more about the work but dont really have direct experience in litigation what are some other ways you can demonstrate interest without having direct experience? would you say its better to mention deals/news etc? i have some modules that i...
  13. ohnoselim

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    bit of a jump but does anyone know a rough estimate of when NRF typically holds their winter vs dates early dec? mid december?
  14. ohnoselim

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    anyone know if theres a good chance in applying to RPC's direct route, having not done their VS?

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