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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you heard anything?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office? They sent out an email a few weeks ago that we should hear back by the 27th but I have radio silence. anyone also heard from Harbottle and Lewis after the initial application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also looking for this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's difficult because ive prepared an answer for 'a recent commercial news story that interests you', and it overlaps on the 'challenges facing law/the firm'. Do you think it's okay to tailor one overarching issue to both? I've done so much research I think I could answer both using the same...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im preparing for interview questions in my Assessment Centre next week. What are your go to questions to prep for? I have: 1. Why do you want to be a lawyer 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses 3. Which of our sectors interest you the most 4. How would you pitch our firm to a client...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, rejected TS :) lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! Im waiting to hear back from the Reading office. How did you feel your video interview went?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those of you who have done assessment centres and had to do written assessments, how did you prepare? Did you buy any guidance books? Any advice would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone is doing a Bates Wells assessment centre, would they want to team up to do the prep for it? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those of you in full time employment in an office setting, how have you approached the fact that you're applying for vacation schemes to your employer? My contract states I need to get consent if I am to work with another company or firm, but in my application process I avoided mentioning...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    So I've actually just double checked and theres only one vacation scheme... Do you think it's professional to ask for a direct TC process instead? Im worried it will have an impact on my application
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please could someone give me some advice. I've just started a new job, and the contract states I shouldn't have any dealings with other companies unless given written permission. Contract ends in May- Im worried about the Easter vacation schemes I've signed up to. Do you think the firm I've...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Kingsley Napley, Pennington Manches Cooper, Wedlake Bell, Edwin Coe?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have a Gateley Video Interview to do. Does anyone know if once you've received the questions its timed, or is it just when you answer the question that its timed (ie, a 2 minute limit).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can someone from admin please answer my messages ASAP? I’ve had money taken out of my bank a week after cancelling my premium account. Urgent, thank you !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im doing an application with this question: Who are our main competitors and how do we differentiate ourselves from those? They are a full service law firm, so was just going to say... other full service law firms? Seems like a poor answer. Any advice appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any advice on how to fill out the work experience sections of these application forms. Im worried that the way Im answering them is having an impact on my success. Is it recommended to do bullet points, mention the firm, body of text... Any insight learned on open days/...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the PFO, they said the same. Think it might just be what they send out to everyone. Does anyone know if you can request results for the WG on the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know anyone who has successfully received a TC offer without previously applying for VS? Reluctant to apply for direct TC's without previous VS experience.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don't compare yourself! I graduated in 2021 to and its my first time applying to VS's or TC's, and I only have background in a criminal law firm unfortunately. People have received training contracts with less experience than either of us.

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