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  1. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received an interview from Dechert or HL
  2. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed the Dechert assessment today and it was quite challenging with the time constraints but I had the thought that maybe some individuals might have used AI to help since there wasn't a camera feature. I didn't but I wonder do firms detect that thoroughly?
  3. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Simmons, Covington or Hogan Lovells recently
  4. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Burges Salmon today about the Assessment Center?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hello does anyone have an idea how to approach or structure this question We believe that successful lawyers are great Shapers: individuals with interests, hobbies, passions or visions; and the drive and motivation to develop these in order to shape the world around them. We're looking for...
  6. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone completed the Dechert written exercise and could you share any tips? or opinions?
  7. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I havent yet completed the AC so we shall see
  8. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?
  9. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, firstly congratulations on getting the written exercise stage for Dechert and same here I haven't heard from HL,WC, Covington so I think its pretty standard. If you don't me asking I have my written exercise for Derchert coming up is there anything you could share about it. Was it a case...
  10. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Simmon & Simmons , White & Case, Burges Salmon?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone applied to direct training contracts for a firm that does not exclusively recruit from their Vacation Scheme?

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