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  1. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    FYI for any graduates interested in Sullivan & Cromwell: "As a graduate, I would suggest you apply direct for a training contract. Online applications open May 1, 2025, through July 11, 2025. Please note we do not recruit all future trainees from the firm’s summer vacation scheme, hence why...
  2. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    During a GR webinar, they said it included a motivation-based video interview question (2 mins to prepare and 2 mins to answer) and from All About Law: Successful candidates will then be asked to complete a 45-minute “Life at Mayer Brown” trainee job simulation exercise. This involves answering...
  3. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It also says this on the Trainee Solicitors Programme page, although that might just be for direct applications. I will email and ask for clarification as I plan to apply for their vac scheme.
  4. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Competency (integrity) and they will give extra time.
  5. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You need to meet the minimum SJT benchmark for your app to get reviewed. The VI is then looked at after.
  6. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did you receive the confirmation email that you submitted the app? The SJT test is referenced there.
  7. Ricky

    M&A Case studies

    Thanks for reminding me I made these...will be useful for my current interview etc prep 🤣
  8. Ricky

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I asked W&C if this was the case and they confirmed: "If you have not heard back with a update on your application, this is because we are still considering your application for spring and summer as you also stated these schemes as preferences."
  9. Ricky

    Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)

    Not a question, was correcting the spelling. It's Cleary not Clearly 😄
  10. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Check Legal 500 and Chambers to see who is in the same, one above and below band or tier for each area.
  11. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Providing they give you the holiday/time off and there are no conflicts of interests with clients etc.
  12. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Check the interview experiences on here. They are very accurate.
  13. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    There is still hope then! Haha. It's my last outstanding app.
  14. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Going to be BBQ and Koppaberg weather tomorrow, 16c and sunny in London haha 😄😆. Won't be long and we will be drinking canned mixers/cocktails over the park in the sun!
  15. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Me and the missus pay £1495 for a one bedroom apartment in Poplar. Good size with a nice terrace.
  16. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think most places look at it holistically. Obviously, there will be a certain minimum you need to meet though lol.
  17. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Take an article from the big read section on FT and give yourself 45 mins to read it and write a one page summary.
  18. Ricky

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Cheers. Still waiting to hear MB AC outcome as well!

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