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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes and I’m right year of study for example first year students cannot apply
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it likely that firms have a set amount of AC they hold each year, or does it vary?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would also like to know this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone been on a hogan lovells AC recently?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    how long did it take them to respond after completing the online test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Given the tight word count of 250 words, it wouldn’t really make sense to split it 50/50 IMO. They want to know your motivations for commercial law but I feel like they’re looking more for why the firm. Why commercial law can be very succinct but why dechert needs to show you’ve done deep...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Briefly speak about why you want to be a commercial solicitor then speak about why Dechert so I’d say 30/70 or 40/60
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Best to send as PDF for CV because format can change. Either way it doesn't matter if its not consistent but if you can then might aswell
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    These clients make millions and so do the law firms. Not really filthy lucre going to the lawyers that work from 9am-1am IMO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So sorry but that’s amazing! What firm if you don’t mind me asking? Is it Freshfields
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They hold AC’s till March 16th
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it depends on the firm. Some value speed and accuracy others just value speed. a good percentile varies from firm to firm
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! What does the first stage consist of?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    theres always a chance. Hold on tight
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is the higher the percentile ( for the WG) the higher the score? for example is a 76 percentile bad whereas 20 percentile good? super confused
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yes that would be really good!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is there any deadlines today? vantage seems down...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    minor detail but would Partner be capitalised or is it partner ahhhhh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Who are our biggest competitors? is that a competency question or motivation?

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