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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Just got the WG invite for FBD - for anyone who has already completed it, out of interest did the platform require you to switch your video and audio on? Just a bit conscious of being recorded and whether I need to dress professionally for it. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has had an AC at Weil this cycle, would you mind PMing me? Happy to share insights into ACs at Simmons, Slaughters, W&C and Addleshaw
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not sure as it's likely to have changed by now, but the slots were tomorrow or Wednesday
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey - I did the VI on the 6th of Jan and got the invite today
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has done the written exercise for W&C's AC, would you mind PMing me pls?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Can't speak to the first question, but one of my friends did the SWE last cycle and he got his scheme offer through an email. He did his interview around mid-Feb and heard back in early March.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone had experience with Willkie's written exercise in previous cycles? If so would you mind PMing me? Thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard anything post-app from Addleshaw for the London Spring VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Out of interest, if I'm asked 'what is the role of a trainee at our firm' for a VI/AC, do I need to explain what they actually do and then draw a link to my skills, or should I just focus on demonstrating my knowledge of what a trainee actually does?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's actually so jarring that we're expected to provide a detailed/personalised answer for each question in 1000 characters or less...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the Weil VI yet as part of this year's VS application process? If so, would you mind PMing me?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Rather than focusing on a 'practice group' I focused on their Regulatory & Public Policy practice (although i did heavily reference their sector expertise in tech and energy). Do you think that's too vague/doesn't answer the question or do you reckon it's fine?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the Simmons VI/blended assessment? If so would you mind sharing what the questions were and any tips in preparing for it? Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you - that clears things up!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi @Jessica Booker - could you help me in approaching my response for this application question? 'Focusing on a particular practice group at the firm, what challenges and opportunities do you foresee over the next 12 months?' Is there a particular structure/analytical approach (e.g. SWOT)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would appreciate some tips for some of the app questions for Covington: - For 'Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at Covington' would it be advisable to have a short section (30% of my answer) on why I want to be a commercial solicitor then spend the rest of the answer...

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