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

    City law firms have more of an international presence work with clients in various jurisdictions complex transactions and deals regional firms focus more within the area they are in for example midlands etc work is sometimes on a smaller scale
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yes but I think what they were trying to say is that at the end of the day, commercial lawyers are intedning to make money for a business by working with clients. Pro-bono is only a small part of the role of a commercial lawyer n
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’m sure it went better than you expect. Grilled in what way
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is contentious work like litigation etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank YOU! You don't understand how helpful and thorough this is :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Im finding it difficult relating a commercial story back to a law firm? how do people approach this
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know the difference between a sector focused approach and a services approach?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Any insight into Dechert Written exercise please no idea what to expect 😓
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This could be a good sign because from this forum they usually reject straight away
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    Hi GK8997, I have just been asked to complete the Dechert video interview. I was just...

    Hi GK8997, I have just been asked to complete the Dechert video interview. I was just wondering whether you had any tips or advice? or what it consists of? Would really appreciate it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How do people prepare for competency interviews?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Theres no average. It differs for everyone
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! Where there any other dates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Helloo what time do firms stop sending emails? I always thought they stopped at 5pm for some weird reason 💀

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