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  1. Veep9

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

    Ok so I shouldn’t panic if it’s just been a day 😂
  2. Veep9

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

    how long after doing the HSF test did people hear back whether they'd passed?
  3. Veep9

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

    Thank you, @IzzyAn_na and @OB! I read over mine after @George Maxwell ’s reply to me and can definitely see room for improvement so I’ll edit mine but stick to the same topics generally. I once heard them say they don’t mind NRF if properly defined at the start - so “…Norton Rose Fulbright...
  4. Veep9

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

    Thank you! I suspected this was true, but seeing it set out like that is the kick I probably needed!
  5. Veep9

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

    I'm reapplying Bird & Bird, last year my application got through initial screening and was sent the test. Should I be rewriting my answers to "what will be the greatest innovation to influence the firm in the next 5 years and why?" and "what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for...
  6. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    "Under Review - 18/09/2021". I'll email them
  7. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No but I assume they’re dealing with winter VS first :) also I never heard that I’d passed the SJT but haven’t received a PFO 🤔
  8. Veep9

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

    Has anyone heard from Reed Smith after submitting? Also am I right that Baker McKenzie only has 3 questions this year (and none about diversity)?
  9. Veep9

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

    Was this post test and VI?
  10. Veep9

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

    What address did you email for your test score?
  11. Veep9

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

    I *try* to STAR each point but for that I have to be talking about things through which I can show transferable skills. So I talk about editing my uni's law journal, doing amateur theatre classes virtually during lockdown and selling raffle tickets for a charity (that I'm passionate about)...
  12. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh, I haven't heard whether I passed the SJT or not 🧐 maybe I should email ...
  13. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congratulations! Is this for March 2024?
  14. Veep9

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

    Motivational and scenario based mostly but you need to know the firm too
  15. Veep9

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

    That was stressful! I agree, none of the questions were very difficult but there’s absolutely no way to prepare or know whether my answers were correct. I feel knackered now!
  16. Veep9

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

    I did the tests and VI together on the 17th.
  17. Veep9

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

    Has anyone heard from Simmons re winter vac scheme after tests/VI?
  18. Veep9

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

    Anyone have any tips on the Clyde & Co test / interview?
  19. Veep9

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

    You are correct. I emailed before coming here and they responded instantly. Quite impressed.
  20. Veep9

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

    Yeah to be fair, I only noticed the issue on read 3. 🙈

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