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  1. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do HL screen apps before sending the WG?
  2. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My first app was the pfo and I can certainly see how I’ve improved. Thanks for the response and best of luck!
  3. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for the response! Wish I had known this before aha
  4. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations, securing 5 interviews sounds like a dream right now aha. It’s also my first cycle. I’ve sent 10 apps (1 pfo, 9 waiting for responses) and the waiting game right now is quite stressful :/
  5. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this your first cycle?
  6. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    l don’t think rolling deadlines are supposed to be advantageous for those applying earlier. I see it more as a relief for HR so they don’t have to screen hundreds of applications at once. Could be wrong though
  7. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is the application for an open day the same as a VS?
  8. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I completed the WG around a week ago too. Could they be sending VIs in batches?
  9. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Maybe not the place but those Ashurst tests were certainly interesting. I understand the proofreading simulation etc… But the emotions section seemed so reductive. There’s body language, tone, individual differences… Never thought I’d say I prefer WG aha :)
  10. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This is so useful, thank you! I was worried that I wasn’t putting in enough time into my applications. I agree with you completely. I spent hours on my first application but with practice I’ve reduced that time massively. Thanks again :)
  11. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How long do people usually spend on applications? I usually spend around 1/2 days but I’ve been told that’s not enough time. Not quite sure as I’ve heard some people take a week perfecting an application.
  12. bhbuygu

    Private Equity Law

    Really useful, thank you so much! I appreciate your efforts :)
  13. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know the dates for the Summer CMS Academy? I have to select preferred dates for another VS application and I don't want them to clash! This is assuming I get both haha
  14. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is the CMS WG timed? If so, how much time do you have to complete it?
  15. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you, I really appreciate it!!
  16. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, for the Hogan Lovells VS application there is an optional section where you can include 250 words on ‘Anything else you would like us to know.’ This is included in the competency section of the application. Should I discuss anything in specific here? I’ve basically included everything I want...
  17. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! I applied for the London Summer VS
  18. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah, I'd like to know this too!
  19. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I applied on the 22nd of December and received a WG invite this morning.
  20. bhbuygu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do they screen your application before sending the WG? or is the WG automatic?

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