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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for this- I have been trying to focus on certain areas but everything is so interconnected! Which is also why I enjoy law 😂 but got a bit overwhelming yesterday. I'm not applying to any US firms or magic circles, I prefer firms that are more mid size/mid market, so haven't...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do people have advice for commercial awareness? I've been trying to stay updated with podcasts recently, and have been trying to read some articles but I'm just feeling SO overwhelmed with the amount of information. I don't know how to remember information well, like I'm writing some of it down...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    SOS I have another (😭) British English/ American English question. Is it results-oriented or results-orientated? Checked Google and they said the latter for BE, but thought I'd double check after my draughting debacle (can you tell I'm not English 😂) Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone just have general links for mock written exercises? Would really appreciate it!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh haha great minds think alike 😂 Just beat me to it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have good resources for written exercises where you need to write an article? I'm struggling to find info online
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did my test on the 19/12 and got the invite 08/01
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! I'm unsure whether they are fully rolling, that being said, myself and a few others have been invited to the AC (in 10 days) already. I will say, their turnaround was particularly quick- from app to AC invite was exactly 2 weeks, so it is possible they will hold another AC for people...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Apologies for asking again, but if anyone's done the Kennedys VI would you mind sharing how long the questions were? Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied 27/12 but there was a WG stage after which I did 2 days ago
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Took it 28/11 😊
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    8th of Jan! Quick turnaround 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Taylor wessing written exercise and RPC AC! So happy and excited! If anyone has advice on either the AC or written exercises I would really really appreciate it. Everything is on the same week tho which is stressfullll
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bumping this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also, if anyone's done the Kennedys VI would you mind sharing how long the questions were? Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you all! Bit f mixed responses, it seems it might be mostly magic/silver circle firms asking? Fingers crossed for me anyway 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do people actually get asked legal knowledge questions during interviews? Not commercial awareness but like "what is a freehold covenant".
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got the invite 18/12, and we had 7 days to complete it. Not entirely sure which day I did it on tho 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They had a few dates to choose from - 21st, 22nd and 24th of this month for me! I chose 22nd :)

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