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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For firms that recruit on a rolling basis for vac schemes and is organising an open day in November, is it worth submit a vac scheme application early just to be ahead of other candidates, or would it be better to try applying for the open day first, and only submit a vac scheme app after...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Debevoise & Plimpton: "The scheme is open to law undergraduates in their penultimate year of study or non-law graduates in their final year. Graduates and post-graduates are also welcome to apply". Am I right in interpreting the above to mean that final year law undergraduates are not eligible...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I emailed to check and this was the response I got: "Our Open day is for 2nd year law undergraduates and law postgraduates. Please do keep an eye on our website for other events that you could attend". I asked about both the Open Day and the Vac Scheme in my email but the response only...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @AvniD thanks for this. To answer your Q, I don't think me worrying about coming across as nervous is what makes it worse. I've tried to reflect and pinpoint what causes me to stumble, and I think it might be due to the fact that I can't think quickly enough to adapt my answers to the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just did my White & Case video interview.. I had prepared answers for just about every question that showed up and rehearsed them beforehand but when it came to the actual recording I was so nervous that I just couldn't stop stuttering 😭 I got invited to 2 video interviews last cycle and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If I'm a final year law student, am I eligible to apply to Davis Polk? This is what their website says: 2023 VACATION SCHEMES: "We will be accepting applications for our summer 2023 vacation scheme from penultimate-year law undergraduates and law postgraduates between 1 December 2022 and 7...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard pack post-SJT/online test from BCLP?
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    Don’t sweat the small stuff - vacation schemes

    This is an old thread, but was wondering if I could get someone's thoughts on this? @Jessica Booker would be helpful to hear from you about this too. I'm currently on an in-person vac scheme. One of the partners in my group ("Partner X") said I can sit in on a client meeting at 15:00. It was a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi all, does anyone know if penultimate year law students are allowed to apply for Hogan Lovells 2024 direct TC (deadline: 31 july 2022)? Or is this application window only open to final year law students graduating this year?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If I apply for a direct TC in a firm's summer application window i.e. now (May 2022) until July 2022 and fail to get a TC, generally speaking will I still be allowed to apply for a VS/TC when the new application cycle starts in autumn 2022? Am I right to assume that once autumn comes around it's...
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    Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

    Hi all, was hoping to get a bit of insight about direct TC apps. I have a vac scheme in July, but I was planning to send a few direct TC applications (deadlines vary between May and July) in case I fail to convert. 1. Should I include my vac scheme (which I have not completed yet) in my direct...
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    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    @George Maxwell thank you so much for this!
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    Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

    I have a vac scheme this summer, but I'm really worried that I won't be able to convert it to a TC. I think I'm also under extra pressure because this is the only vac scheme I've got this cycle and would be devastated if I failed to convert. MINDSET I'm aware that I shouldn't go into the vac...
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    I just had two more questions that I would like to get everybody's thoughts on: 1. Bare legs When I volunteer in court I usually see barristers wearing tights if the skirt they're wearing is above the knee. If I wear a dress that's slightly below the knee, would I still need to wear tights so...
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    Honestly don't know where I would be without TCLA 😭 Really grateful for having a place to ask all these questions and getting good advice in return! Thank you all for taking the time to respond.
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    Help buying/choosing professional clothing (especially for women)

    This is an old thread but if anyone's still here please can I have your thoughts :D I have a vac scheme in London in July and I have no idea what to wear. This is my first formal work experience where I have to go into the office so I don't really know what is expected of me. And because of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you so much for this @Jessica Booker. Really appreciate it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @breadpitt , yes I have. London summer vac scheme deadline: 02/01/22 Applied: 29/12/21 Completed CAPP assessment: 04/01/22 Completed VI: 23/01/22 PFO post-VI: 03/03/22 I did email them on 26/02/22 requesting for an early response though (because of another offer I have), so that may be why...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I'm confused as to how I should communicate to grad rec about multiple vac scheme offers. Please can anyone provide guidance? I have vac scheme offers from firm A and firm B. Firm B offered a place which runs from the second to fourth week of july (dates already confirmed). Firm A's vac...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In case anyone is still interested, thought it'd be good to clarify what actually went wrong — sorry I posted the above when I was really emotional lol. After I had calmed down, I ended up emailing PwC grad rec because I was just curious whether it was my performance on the Arctic Shores test...

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