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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have the link for the page that is good for 'why law instead of consulting/investment banking etc'? I would really appreciate it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's a straightforward app anyway > cover letter and extra-curricular activities section
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm applying to them too. I'm not sure if it's rolling basis or not. Even if it is rolling then it's still worth a shot imo.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No it does teach the theory for each section well. Also, most resources on the internet for WG don't offer feedback or tell you what was wrong so its good in that sense too. But the questions are a bit same same as they keep on cropping up and they aren't quite as hard as WG in the real test I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is it just me or is JobTestPrep sometimes wrong??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Would love to hear more about the structure of Reed Smith VI if anyone finds out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My condolences, esteemed member
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did you get PFO'd?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't get how they can PFO you when they list these three strengths as applying to you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Strength Based Video Interview with Reed Smith invite just now - any advice team?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just be yourself but the best version of yourself. I'm no VI interview expert and I am prepping for my first ever one this week, but having done five 2 minute freestyles yday and five more today there is a huge improvement. My first ever one was the most awkward thing I've ever seen in my life...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    for Kirkland & Ellis > is it 1 minute to prepare for 2 minute answers. > 2 questions overall??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For Kirkland VI > is it two questions? Each with 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to answer? Thanks a bunch team. We are stronger together, united not divided.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This for Kirkland & Ellis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ignore. Just a follow up to say that they sent people two tests by accident
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Surely this breaks privacy laws?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yep, sounds like it. It's a tough firm to get into. Don't be disheartened. Where else you applying to? Any other US outfits?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    But the deadline is 27 Jan? How can you get a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Unrelated to Training Contract apps but I'm also doing a proposal for a research project. The deadline is in two weeks. Would anyone clean up the referencing and bibliography for a fee? It's only a 800 word piece of writing
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Best strategy is to write a draft and then sit on it and tinker for as long as possible. Do thorough research before and over time you will pick up good phrase and sentences that you can use across different apps for generic questions

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