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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Ronaldo04

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Jan 29, 2024
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Guys do you think that for the Debevoise question below it is necessary to mention a deal that they have worked on?: Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? (Max 300 words)
 
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Bread

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Jan 30, 2024
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Does anyone else have a very hard time accessing the A&O amberjack practice test? It seems to never load, but id love some extra practice. Any advice?

Edit: nevermind, it was useless 😂
I think i saw someone on the forum who practiced on a test similar to the real thing, does anyone know what it is?
 

Harvey Specter

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Jul 4, 2024
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Guys do you think that for the Debevoise question below it is necessary to mention a deal that they have worked on?: Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? (Max 300 words)
Idk if it’s ‘necessary’ per se cos you can defo write about any deal you’re interested in, but if it does happen to be a deal Debevoise advised on, I’d go for it honestly. Their main focus seems to be on the second half of the question. I did write about a deal Debevoise advised on in my app (just sent it off early hours this morning).​
 
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anon78365222111

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Oct 5, 2024
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I’m so anxious it could go either way.
I get you but I promise it’s not worth it that anxiety will eat you up. Even if you get the AC (hopefully you do) that anxiety will carry on and may potentially ruin your performance or hinder you from performing your best. Just try to hold it back or manage as best as you can and hope for the best !
 
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