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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
FYI for any graduates interested in Sullivan & Cromwell: "As a graduate, I would suggest you apply direct for a training contract. Online applications open May 1, 2025, through July 11, 2025. Please note we do not recruit all future trainees from the firm’s summer vacation scheme, hence why...- Ricky
- Post #8,215
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
During a GR webinar, they said it included a motivation-based video interview question (2 mins to prepare and 2 mins to answer) and from All About Law: Successful candidates will then be asked to complete a 45-minute “Life at Mayer Brown” trainee job simulation exercise. This involves answering...- Ricky
- Post #7,679
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It also says this on the Trainee Solicitors Programme page, although that might just be for direct applications. I will email and ask for clarification as I plan to apply for their vac scheme.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Competency (integrity) and they will give extra time.- Ricky
- Post #7,361
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
You need to meet the minimum SJT benchmark for your app to get reviewed. The VI is then looked at after.- Ricky
- Post #7,027
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Did you receive the confirmation email that you submitted the app? The SJT test is referenced there.- Ricky
- Post #6,578
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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M&A Case studies
Thanks for reminding me I made these...will be useful for my current interview etc prep 🤣- Ricky
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- Forum: Interviews Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I asked W&C if this was the case and they confirmed: "If you have not heard back with a update on your application, this is because we are still considering your application for spring and summer as you also stated these schemes as preferences."- Ricky
- Post #6,380
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
Not a question, was correcting the spelling. It's Cleary not Clearly 😄- Ricky
- Post #52
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2024-25 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!)
Under Winter VS Table..... Cleary*- Ricky
- Post #50
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Check Legal 500 and Chambers to see who is in the same, one above and below band or tier for each area.- Ricky
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Providing they give you the holiday/time off and there are no conflicts of interests with clients etc.- Ricky
- Post #13,618
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Check the interview experiences on here. They are very accurate.- Ricky
- Post #13,613
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
There is still hope then! Haha. It's my last outstanding app.- Ricky
- Post #13,362
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Going to be BBQ and Koppaberg weather tomorrow, 16c and sunny in London haha 😄😆. Won't be long and we will be drinking canned mixers/cocktails over the park in the sun!- Ricky
- Post #12,880
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Me and the missus pay £1495 for a one bedroom apartment in Poplar. Good size with a nice terrace.- Ricky
- Post #12,702
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
I think most places look at it holistically. Obviously, there will be a certain minimum you need to meet though lol.- Ricky
- Post #12,699
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Take an article from the big read section on FT and give yourself 45 mins to read it and write a one page summary.- Ricky
- Post #12,431
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Spring.- Ricky
- Post #12,384
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion
Cheers. Still waiting to hear MB AC outcome as well!- Ricky
- Post #12,381
- Forum: Applications Discussion