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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Nope since September, they are now Gibson gone
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You are a gem @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer. 1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication? 2) When asked to describe what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Say it louder for the people in the back. I work full time and carve the time to do this extra work means a lot of sacrifices. I am happy to do it but then let’s meet half way guys!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am feeling so fed up with VIs, I cannot believe that I keep writing good apps but then fail VIs. They feel so dry and anxiety inducing. I am feeling very defeated at the moment. I don’t know how am supposed to write another application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it is next stage
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    it is advisable to do the V&E at this time of the day? I finished working and I am just back home.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone completed the V&E VI? How did you find it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    is this for K&S? I believe that when you write about the firm’s competitive edge over its competitors also explains why clients prefer it. I would also the firm’s quality of training.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone applying to king & Spalding and would like to have a chat?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hope that the world will never see me practicing my Avis. So damn cringy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I feel you so much and practicing for my upcoming VIs but also scheduled some extra applications.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When completing a VI, should I look at the camera or screen? I don't seem to pass any of my VIs!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I am not sure about my answer but I always think about costs and profits. It is more expensive to have multiple offices and depending on the firm’s business model, having multiple offices could affect partners pep.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any insight into V&E VI, I can help with Jones Day.

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