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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That is what I thought! I think the question I am going to struggle with the most is, 'With reference to your professional, academic and personal experiences, what makes Stephenson Harwood the right place for you to train?'. It's had to come up with 600 words to write about a firm that has had...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for Stephenson Harwood? I thought 600 words for each question is quite excessive. I am definitely using geopolitical conflict as one of the examples, especially with the recent presidential election.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats when did you get the email saying you reached the benchmark?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does Mayer Brown accept VS applications on rolling basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I only got one above average and the rest was average and I still passed the benchmark. I think your application answers are also important.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone by any chance received a pfo from DLA piper after VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DLA piper have said I reached the threshold for an assessment centre. However, I still may not be invited to said assessment centre as spaces are limited. I dont get why they would tell me this, it’s like saying congrats you passed, but don’t get too excited because we can still snatch all your...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anyone else apply for the Eversheds Sutherland open day? I applied but did not receive an email confirmation. There was no test or anything.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone passed the VI for DLA Piper? Or does anyone know what they are looking for and what can make you fail.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Okay I just received a virtual interview invite from DLA Piper but there is no details about what how the interview is structured. Anyone who has the VI what was it like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey could I ask when you found out you passed the WG test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone that has was given the VI for DLA Piper. How long did it take for you to get the VI after you found out you passed the WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am trying to research the firm but there are not even any virtual events to get to know the firm a bit better? How have people been researching Stephenson and Harwood?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No I was sent a Watson glaser test and I didn’t have one.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think it took two weeks but the WG is not automatic they review application first
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if it is worth applying for the Dubai placement scheme for Stephenson and harwood if you can not speak Arabic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same I almost wish they just reviewed our application, short listed people and then told us. The people that they rejected they could say “unfortunately you haven’t been shortlisted but you did pass the Watson glaser test” which could give them more hope for future applications. I really got...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if the DLA watson header test is automatic
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This for the winter vac scheme
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it worth it to relate my work experience to stephenson and harwood as part of my application if there is also motivational question where I can talk about the firm.

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