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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sorry to hear that... if you dont mind me asking, when did you apply?
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    Weil VI

    How do you know? Actual statistic or just based off comments on this forum?
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    Weil VI

    I would say you're in a better position than most having actually experienced a Weil VI before! What type of questions did they ask you back in first year? I assume its probably similar. From what I've heard, the questions seem to generally be an extension of the ones on the app form
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm not gonna be in the country until Jan 6th so although I'm praying with every fiber of my being to receive any invitation, I really hope they hold out until after the new year 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do firms usually progress candidates this close to the new years? I assumed that there wouldn't be any VIs or next stage tests sent to be completed between 25th to 2nd
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Us Summer applicants will only hear in January according to their timeline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have advice on this BCLP question? "Please describe a time where you showed courage in the face of adversity. What was the situation and how did you react?" I'm not really sure what the firm means by "show courage". Would this just be a resilience response or are they looking for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was wondering this too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yea time to pivot and focus on what we can actually improve - the remaining apps!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kinda makes me doubt all of my other applications since I thought Skadden was one of my strongest ones...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My email doesnt have any link at all though
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, still waiting for the link
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    December 6th!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil VI! Any advice?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the W&C application, you're supposed to highlight your skills and attributes both in the cover letter and in a separate question. Should I explain my most important qualities in the cover letter or in the dedicated question? Any opinion on this would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Stressing me out! 😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I dont think thats an inconsistency. In fact its even better that you have multiple interests in the firm. The Early Careers team will definitely understand that you cant fit everything into the first question given the 100-word limit so I think expanding on your interests in the other firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone who applied to the Mayer Brown Summer Vac Scheme get the job sim?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also did the Mayer Brown test on 29/10 and no news so assuming its a PFO. Do they historically send invites in batches?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! Is Willkie's VI automatic or do they screen your app first? I haven't submitted my Willkie app but I submitted Weil about a week ago.

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