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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know how much candidates who attend a Cooley Insight Day are at an advantage for the VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the Freshfields workshops, do we need to highlight why we want to attend the workshop specifically, as typical in an open day application? Just asking because the questions simply asks for a personal statement. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven’t heard of HL progressing anyone past WG yet for WVS anyways so go for it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @lawyersum Hi, it doesn't seem like anyone else has replied to this :( As someone who has a pretty high success rate with SJTs (let's hope I don't jinx), this is what I do: - Do not answer honestly. This is the worst piece of guidance you could follow. SJTs are meant to be hard, you are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone else who received DLA WG pass last Monday (7/10) still waiting for VI? I know they’re meant to be doing it in batches.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hopefully someone else answers aswell because I genuinely can't remember, sorry :( My best guess is that it had less sections (I think three). It definitely wasn't structured exactly like the WG, but tested similar skills in a shorter, more condensed format. Any prep you've done for WG...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I can't remember each section as I did it a while ago, but it's a critical thinking test a lot easier than the WG. Use assessment day materials as prep and you should be fine 🙂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long have people typically waited to receive the WG for HL WVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for your help, as always!😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On that note, is anyone else unable to access the WVS application portal:oops: - please don't tell me they close early
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do we need to maximise the word count for the work experience section for HL?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    submitted on 23/09 received WG on 30/09 (exactly 1 week)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Mariyam_M Early careers said the answer to the application questions should be concise and straight to the point and that the cover letter is an opportunity for your personality to come through. So I would recommend choosing experiences that are more personal in the cover letter and experiences...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is DLA’s WG automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!!! This answer is extremely helpful!☺️
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone! There are no DLA Piper events this recruitment cycle for grads so I've had to resort to this forum. Does anyone or @Jessica Booker have tips for how to approach this question, 'If successful in securing a training contract after the Summer Internship, what do you anticipate will...
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    Howden Legal Internship

    PFO received :(
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    Howden Legal Internship

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    Howden Legal Internship

    Okay fingers crossed I hear back soon then! Congrats to you both and good luck in the next stage :)
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    Howden Legal Internship

    Did either of you receive a email before that from Howden confirming that they received and are reviewing your application?

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