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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, that is very useful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu, how do you recommend preparing for an hour long analytical interview where I will be given an article to read for 30 minutes and after that two interviewers will ask me questions for an hour? The article may be fictious and unrelated to current commercial issues and I will have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you so much! that does provide some relief. all the best with your AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    would be very grateful if you could please tell when you completed the VI as it has been over a month since I did mine
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you complete your VI if I may ask?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if asked about a weakness in a law firm interview, is it ok to talk about imposter syndrome or is that a complete red flag for law firms?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you both, that is really insightful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How to answer 'tell us about a time you worked in a team'. Any tips would be much appreciated. Is it necessary that I mention a challenge or is it okay to simply state my role and how I communicated with the team?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks Amma! I had one more question. If during an assessment centre I am given an article and asked to summarise it, what structure would you recommend following? Would it be 1. State the key point of the article and speak briefly about what you are going to talk about. 2. Signpost and go a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam Hope you're well. I was wondering what is the best way to answer this question - If you couldn’t become a commercial lawyer, what alternative career would you choose and why? I would think maybe picking up a few skills or attributes...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you're well. I have an AC coming up and I was wondering what is an acceptable outfit to wear. I have a black blazer which is slightly oversized. Do you think it would be better if I bought something that is more fitted?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, I am considering buying the Bronze subscription. if anyone here has it, please could you let me know how useful it is over using your own question bank for interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I am considering buying the Bronze subscription. if anyone here has it, please could you let me know how useful it is over using your own question bank for interview?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    they did not require camera access and it is 30 minutes long
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I was doing the Freshfields WG and had not muted my notification so I received a call in the middle of my test which I immediately clicked to hang up on. However, now I am worried whether the anti-cheating measures may think that I was using another app and may disqualify me?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Grad rec responded and said to use this practice test instead https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/careers/uk/earlycareers/freshfields-application-process/#:~:text=Access%20the%20practice%20Watson%20Glaser%20test%20here.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you very much!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thanks both for your advice. I tried clearing cookies and accessing from a different device but it didn't work so I have emailed them. If I don't get a response from them soon enough, I will just simply do the test.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam I would also appreciate your input as well. I am just conscious I will need to email them for a practice test soon as the deadline to complete the test is early morning on Friday. Thanks!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sorry to chase @Jessica Booker but I would be very grateful for your input. Thanks!

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