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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bakers VI (applied on 31/12, completed WG on 26/01) does anyone have any tips or know if it’s competency/commercial based)? Thank you in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Latham VI (applied on 02/01/22) any tips would be much appreciated!
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Thank you, I wasn’t sure. That helps a lot. I’m gonna think about some more topics.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    I’m preparing a news story that I’m interested in for an AC. If one of their clients is Goldman Sachs is one of their clients, do you think their recent workplace scandal is an appropriate story ? I have a family member who works there whose told me about their personal experience, I think I...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you. Do you think it is possible by or me to ask firm A (the one with two schemes) to prioritise me for the first scheme date so that I can attend both. As firm B only has one date. I would rather not go for a direct TC as I get nervous with interviews and I want to be able to prove myself...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have both offers. I just received the second offer today from the firm with one scheme.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you both, that’s really helpful!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    What is the best way to tell a law firm, which has two vac scheme dates that you have another vac scheme with another firm (with only one date) and the one of the dates clash? Is it best to just be honest about it? I don’t want to seem like I don’t care. Both schemes are in the summer but I feel...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you so much, I’ll take a look at the articles and keep your comments in mind
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi all, I’m preparing for a question about a recent news article that I’ve read or have been interested in . When discussing the article, how much depth is required for the article description (do I need to state the date, site the article title etc and author). Also I’m thinking of talking...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!! Sorry to be that person but can I ask when you applied and when you did the WG?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It’s all the same test - I got 35/40 on the Hogan Lovell WG. I used 25 out of 30 mins.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    @Jessica Booker is it possible to get 35/40 in a WG and still be in the 9th percentile? I know it’s percentile and not percentage but I would’ve thought I’d at least pass the benchmark. Would really appreciate your insight.
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    General Discussion Thread 2020-21

    Someone on the The Student Room got invited to interview by Travers Smith today and they applied on the 27th July so hopefully we'll hear back soon
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    Three Free Application Reviews!!!

    Yes please! Thank you!

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