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

    Has anyone just heard NOTHING back from anyone they’ve applied to?? 😅 trying to think no news is good news but I’m getting kinda antsy and need to start planning work commitments/prioritising uni work etc which depends on knowing yay or nay. 100% I’m not commenting on grad rev return times...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For those who have completed the Clyde and Co VI, how long did you have to wait after submitting online app? Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    There’s something quite ironic about reading back an application and seeing the skills section and instead of saying “it’s important to remain calm”, it says “it’s important to remain clam” …
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied Friday and took the online test that evening. It was for the summer vac scheme. they said they liked my application but I failed the online test. thanks :) you too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    First PFO of the cycle from HSF, let’s not set a trend shall we? 😂😂😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks everyone! So no questions for the initial app? But then they come later in the VI??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hiii so, everyone who has applied for Clyde and Co summer vac scheme- were there application questions? ie “why Clyde and co” “why law” etc ??? I was on a call with Clyde and Co grad rec today and apparently there’s been some glitches with their system where sections aren’t appearing. So now...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    😭 I thought this might be the case. I’ll just have to phrase my answer slightly differently. Thanks for this! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m my experience no. You apply for one and then stick with that throughout. Meaning, if I applied to a London office for a vacation scheme, usually (there may be exceptions I’m unaware of) you will have to complete your training contract within that same London office too.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know where to find some greater information about Baker McKenzie’s contentious clients? Everything under, dispute resolution, arbitration, litigation etc is very vague - “advised an American company” with no specific info. - doesn’t look too good in an application, and whilst I’ve...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is absolutely invaluable thanks so so much. Just a quick follow up question - I’ve actually written two answers to this now, one from the perspective of me outside the business - ‘Gowling can offer’ etc and one with me placed inside the business ‘we can offer’. Do you think the firm will...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay - Gowling is really trying to melt my brain with this one. Please tell us, if you worked for a commercial law firm and had to deliver a client pitch, what would the client want you to cover to enable them to make a decision on who they instruct? It just feels very broad, it doesn’t even...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks Jessica :) Whilst competitiveness is a large consideration lol. I think I’m more considering, should I take the risk to attend a vs which seems to be more geared towards my year group/might be a better consequent fit? Good advice about the summer vs having more spaces! Thanks again :)
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello all, in need of some advice. I’m a final year student and the HSF winter vs scheme is only open to final year undergrads and graduates. Whilst their spring and summer schemes are open to penultimate year undergrads in addition to finalists and graduates. Now, the winter scheme runs 29th...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I completely agree with @Abii in that it’s a very personal thing. I’ve worked 16-25 hours all through uni. First year I struggled honestly, with stress and juggling it all and then - Second year and Covid happened, so my social life went to zero and I came out with better results because I could...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello all, more specifically anyone who is applying to Linklaters. I completed the online assessment the day before yesterday and just received my results. Not sure if this was the process last year as I didn’t apply, but it was super interesting. Very similar to the WBD pymetric test, testing...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hahaha as soon as I wrote the question I said “you can’t answer the question you want to hear and ignore the one they’ve asked- you dolt” 😂😂🤦🏻‍♀️ That will teach me to read the question twice! Off to find a firm that I can copy and paste my answer to now! (With significant amendments, it was so...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hello alllll, Currently doing Mishcon’s vac scheme app and I’ve written a great answer for ‘What is a current news story you’ve found interesting and what are its implications’ HOWEVER- I’ve now read the question again and the actual question is ‘What is a current legal case that caught your...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if you’re able to apply for S+M’s Winter Scheme (the one for final year students), and a TC in the same year? Or, are you automatically put forward for a TC when you attend the Winter Scheme? thaaanks
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thanks Jess 🙌🏻 Kind of feel like I’ve shot myself in the foot for applying for the TC and not just waiting for next cycle of VS apps, where they potentially may have given a chance to someone like me who isn’t a super sure bet (career changer/not so great a-levels)! Oh well, on to the next round!

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