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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not sure which thread I should put this in but does anyone have any advice on what would be a wise move in choosing third year options for law modules? I get to choose 2 modules and I’m currently set on commercial law for option 1 and struggling beteeen Medical law and Ethics, and Taxation law...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If Akin said theyd get back to me by the end of jan but I've still not heard bacl, should I assume PFO? Is it worth emailing to ask? cheers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Cld u let me know what they respond with please? :) cheers
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone waiting on akin (post-test) and gibson dunn (post-app) still? is it worth emailing gibson dunn?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do they send PFOs in waves alphabetically? or is it in order of application dates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone who did the Akin test on Christmas Eve heard back yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    is the covington deadline on the 12th of Jan 11:59pm? or 11th Jan 11:59? also HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    if a question asks us to focus on a specific practice group at the firm - is this like antitrust practice group and PE etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If I had 3 top strengths and then one weakest strength for my sjt report (weakest being collaborative) is that essentially a straight rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre I have an Akin test due on Sunday and am unsure of what to expect for the first module "Module 1 - you will gain an insight into a trainee’s role at Akin and have an opportunity to experience what it might be like working within the organisation. " Do you have any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    can u have a sheet of rules uve made urself to help guide u when doing the online assessments?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone have any tips for akin test? is it the Watson Glaser for module 3? thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Akin sent me an invite to do an online assessment - is this everyone or does it mean I got through first bit of applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats and good luck!! smashing it fr :) When did u apply for Gibson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got 2 PFOs already - is this usually an indication as to how the rest of my application turnouts are gonna be this cycle? :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Covington and Burling - thanks sm for ur time in advance :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker or anyone else - can someone clarify what a practice group is? is that a particular practice or is it a bundle of similar practices or is it another term for industry? thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Seems like an obvious question but I just want to check - if the question is “which personal qualities do you possess that make you think you would be a suitable trainee solicitor” 1) do you need to give examples of you using these qualities (word count is so small ahhh) 2)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it worth still applying to Bird & Bird seeing as ppl have gotten AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    how soon after applying to Gibson Dunn have ppl heard back from them? Hearing of ppl getting interviews etc and I only applied last week so kinda worried :/

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