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  1. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @M0M007, first of all congratulations in obtaining a VI with W&C! I know the feeling of receiving that email as I got it too last year so congratulations! here is is the link to the post I just made with some questions that might come up...
  2. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I can totally understand this as I was in your same shoes last year but what I would say is keep persevering but also take breaks and allow yourself to do something else and engage with content that is not law-related, that will help you massively. Other tips are: Work on your application at...
  3. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would say to stick to the bullet point formal and definitely describe your tasks/responsibilities but also the skills you gained, I would not talk about how they will benefit you as a trainee there. Be sure to also quantify your results when describing your tasks as that will show your value...
  4. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Very well done! Best of luck with the process! @Slog4TC
  5. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    congratulations!! This is a huge achievement! Best of luck! @pfotherecord
  6. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As Jessica confirmed, I am not sure whether there are minimum grades. You just have to do your best and send your grades in, and if you have extenuating circumstances that may explain a lower grade then I would encourage you to explain that, but there are no minimum grades as far as I am aware...
  7. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    thank you so much @baj5 for sharing your journey. It is indeed a long one but I am sure that you will be able to find your fit and become the best lawyer out there! And congratulations on your LLM in the US, this is huge and not many people can say the same so you are definitely an interesting...
  8. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @FM302989 Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I am sure it will be useful and relatable from many! I too got my offer at 23 and sometimes it feels like it is a bit late but everyone has different paths in this profession and we should not compare ourselves to others! At the end of the...
  9. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Goof luck with it and my piece of advice would: Be very knowledgable about the topic you are discussing staying away from aspects/things you do not fully understand Be clear and concise in your approach when explaining things Be confident in what you are saying and reporting State the sources...
  10. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @bella98, thank you so much for sharing your experience, I am sure many others are experiencing the same thing and it is nice to comforting to see that we are not the only ones going through a particular situation. Firstly, I wanted to say congratulations for getting an AC from HSF. This is...
  11. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Good luck with it!!
  12. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It is a really cool opportunity to be meeting the firm and graduate recruitment but it is not in the slightest the only option to get through application stages so I would say that if you are sick, just take care of yourself! I got through law firms applications to firms I did not attend any...
  13. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @Tanyakaur11, I would modify the application just because you need to show you have modified your application and you are a much better candidate now. I understand that it might be easier to keep your answers but I do not think it will help you too much so try to find new ways to write your...
  14. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it depends on you but if you already have in-person ones I would focus on those as those are considered to be more selective than the virtual ones. Good luck with the cycle!
  15. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    hey @e1996, I do not think that it matters too much as law firms look at a variety of different things when assessing candidates. I was a non-law students with a master degree and I was successful in securing a TC and multiple vac scheme offers, but I also know people with GDLs who were...
  16. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You are definitely cut out for it, do not let pfos let you down! you will succeed! please believe in yourself!
  17. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    yes, it will be the same process for everyone basically!
  18. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey @iwillbecomeats, first of all congrats in getting a telephone interview with them! In terms of general tips for telephone interviews I would say: Research the firm: Before the interview, thoroughly research the firm. Understand their practice areas, culture, recent deals or cases, and any...
  19. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I agree with @Jessica Booker on this one, select the one that is more convenient to you and later you can ask them if you can be put into the other week if necessary. Law firms are pretty flexibly (usually) when it comes to moving vacation scheme offer holders to the scheme that best suits them...
  20. axelbeugre

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Recently K&E have not been running their schemes as they directly offered TCs to everyone who applied for a vacation scheme. I am no sure as to whether they will be doing the same this year though!

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