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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! Was it for a TC or vac scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if clifford chance recruitment is CV blind, particularly at the final interview stage, have the legal team seen candidates' application forms and pre-recorded virtual interviews? - especially for the middle east summer vac scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have a final interview coming up soon with a law firm in the UAE. I was wondering how to answer commercial questions in the interview, in terms of biggest commercial trends and risks in the Middle East currently. Can someone advise about which current commercial trends they’re aware of, or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Or which practice areas they excel in/rank highly in would be helpful too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you Jessica. In terms of the language, I am assuming that in an exercise where I am emailing/writing to a head of a non-legal function, I should not use legal jargon and should keep the language basic (but still professional). When it comes to exercises that ask us to choose between...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, does anyone know how to approach a written case study exercise in an assessment center, in which we are asked to advise on a commercial issue in a memo or email format? I'm especially confused on how to approach the language (whether it's addressed to a lawyer or non-lawyer) and the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, does anyone know who Fieldfisher's competitors are in general? Or in any particular sector/practice area?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, did anyone here apply to the FieldFisher diversity access scheme (any location) or FieldFisher vacation scheme (any location) and has done the Assessment Center in this application cycle or in a previous application cycle? If you have done the assessment center for the FieldFisher...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks! Would u say CRS is a competitor too?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Who are Withers competitors? Ie which firms also mainly focus on private clients (similar to Withers)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, when a firm asks u to talk about their 'market position' in a partner interview, what exactly does that mean? I.e what should I comment on etc? @Jessica Booker would you have any guidance on this please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone here has done an interview with Withers for either a spring or summer vacation scheme this year, please react to this post with a thumbs-up or reply to it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone here applied to Womble Bond Dickinson in this application cycle? Please react with a thumbs up if you have or reply to this message!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    which stage have u reached?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    By MoFo do u mean Morrison foerster?

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