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  1. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, do a lot of people go down the direct TC route in the summer and do you know what the success rates are (I assume it differs every year depending on needs). I just got back from my spring scheme and wasn't offered the TC. I'm in my final year and just feel awful about...
  2. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker How do you think using an example from a past vac scheme to answer a competency question would go down with interviewers? E.g. teamwork to deliver a group presentation and managing everyone's different schedules. Or should I just stick to 'normal' experiences?
  3. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

  4. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What should I do if the charity store I volunteered for closed and none of the original people I worked with continued? Should I try get in contact with the charity's general inbox that handles recruiting UK-wide or is it sufficient to just inform the firm about it?
  5. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone is on Mayer Brown's spring scheme dm me too, would be great to know people beforehand! :)
  6. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    last tuesday :)
  7. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mayer Brown spring scheme!! Thanks for all the advice I've received on here. Let me know if you're applying to the firm and I'm more than happy to help :)
  8. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker I know firms let you know post-ac to tell them if you have conflicting offers for an earlier response, but do you think asking them for an early reply so i don't have to attend another AC will suffice? If I get the offer I won't attend the other AC, and by not attending the AC...
  9. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know if Mayer Brown calls or emails for their VS?
  10. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For anyone that had to do the proofreading test for Mayer Brown, did you actually get through all the questions?? I know the prompt acknowledged that we may not finish the test
  11. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for all the responses guys! it deffo helped during the AC
  12. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone used earphones/headphones during a virtual interview just so the audio and everything else is clearer? Would this be frowned upon?
  13. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Mayer Brown AC invite - does anyone have any advice for it? :) also, does anyone know if this is the final or first stage of the interview process? I assume first because it says this AC consists of a group exercise and fact-find task and doesn't mention any interview.
  14. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone been to Mayer Brown's AC yet for the vac scheme?
  15. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Applied 11th Jan, did tests 16th, heard back a few days ago!
  16. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Could anyone give me advice on the Life at Mayer Brown assessment? :)
  17. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anybody know how many places are on Winston & Strawn's vac scheme?
  18. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For people that have done the Akin Gump AC these past months, how long did you wait to hear back?
  19. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker I had a TI where they asked me 'Why X firm' and 'why commercial law', are they expecting a completely revamped answer in the AC interview or can I just reuse it again? TI was with grad recruitment and no lawyers, but they said they'd pass on notes from the TI to the interviewing...
  20. NMA

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is that for summer? :)

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