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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied for Bates Wells and haven't heard anything at all
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am assuming that if people have got passed the second round of the application process and I haven't had a response yet to the initial application then its a rejection. If theres no sign that anyones application has moved forward I'm assuming I'll hear back some point this month
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Great, thank you so much for this! Yes it's very muddy. Unfortunately, I just have a law degree so will take a lot of effort to bulk up the answer.. Not entirely interested in the firm (particularly because of their NQ pay), just thought I'd send off another application but may look elsewhere.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im currently doing an application to RWK Goodman and this is one of the questions in the application: Describe your motivations for a career in law and how qualifications will support you with this? Please include your current (recent) qualifications and any future qualifications you would need...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well done! How did you prepare for the cappfinity test? I always struggle with those
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it always advisable to find out who the head of graduate recruitment is then address the cover letter to them personally? Or, if the firm hasn't advised on this just refer to the graduate recruitment team?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Dentons or Kennedy after submitting an application. Submitted back in October, should I assume PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This has happened to me before with Kennedys and I just emailed to ask for confirmation my application went through, they responded within a day
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've been struggling securing a paralegal position, despite applying to a lot of firms. Do you mind if I private messaged you for advice on these applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those that have done the MacFarlanes test, what sections of the WG do they test on?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone got a PFO from Withers, Mayer Brown or Hogan Lovells after WG? Havent heard anything from them yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received any feedback after doing the HL WG test? Or has anyone got through to the next round?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I did it a few weeks ago, I remember it being untimed but might be good to get a second opinion.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I assume you could interpret 'courage' in different ways: - courage to try a new way of thinking when something went wrong - courage to take on a task that you haven't previously done (public speaking/ mentoring). I don't think the situation necessarily has to be that you were incredibly...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What were you given for each, if you can remember
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I got rejected :p In all seriousness, are you any good at the WG test? Have you got any tips that would help, or have any resources that would help?
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    Previous Vacations Scheme Application questions

    How are you interpreting "what do you predict to be the major commercial trends" to mean. I've written an answer on sustainability, but realistically thats already a major trend. Im really struggling with this question
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Amazing. I sent off an application and in a rush I didnt put the % of my grades for each of my years at University. How likely do you think this will impact the success of being invited to the next round.

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