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    Ask BCLP Anything! (2025-26)

    Good morning Isabel, I hope you are doing well. I had two quick questions regarding the training contract application process. For the behavioural questions, specifically questions 3 and 4, would you recommend using the STAR technique to structure our responses? Given the word count is quite...
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything! (2025/26)

    Hello, and thank you for your support. Your partnership with TCLA has been invaluable in helping candidates research the firm. How can candidates be proactive in preparing for the interview at Paul Weiss, and what qualities tend to distinguish those who perform particularly well at this stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello has anyone done a Morgan Lewis AC ? any tips and advice would be much appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, Has anyone completed an AC for Morgan Lewis? Any guidance or tips would be much appreciated, especially on how to structure a case study panel interview! I have never done one.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi has anyone done the Burges Salmon AC? Please, can you help me understand what a group exercise is?
  6. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Michelmores?
  7. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was this for Bristol or Exeter?
  8. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi have you heard back?
  9. V2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hello everyone has anyone applied to Michelmores Vac Scheme or TC? and heard back ?
  10. V2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, have you heard post the interview?
  11. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi i Havent heard from Kirkland and Goodwin should I be worried? when did everyone hear back
  12. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone can someone shed light on what sort of questions I should be expecting for the Michson VI (obviously without giving away to much ) is it your standard strengths-based and situation-based questions can you share how many questions there are, how did you found it was it challenging?
  13. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi in response to that I received a sjt assessment Link was it the same for you ?
  14. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    lol I still want them, even if they don't want me 🤣🤣 Icl my spring applications need to come through
  15. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, no feedback either but I reckon they have spaces because they are still inviting people for interviews
  16. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi yes, I was genuinely heartbroken in tears when I received the rejection last night.
  17. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I know this has been discussed to death but I still wanted to know if anyone in the last few days heard from Dechert? are they still inviting people for interviews? for Winter
  18. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, @Andrei Radu @vera.mekhonoshina @Jessica Booker. Could you please help me with how to structure this argument, do I use the STAR method do I just describe tasks which helped me develop competency skills? Using the three pieces of work experience you have included above, please outline...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Do you know of any firms to which you can apply for Vacation schemes multiple times in one cycle?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, has anyone received rejections from Dechert or any offers recently?

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