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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Yeah, it’s like “have you applied to any of the following?” And it lists some law firms, banks, etc Strange! Also, slightly embarrassing to have to say “yes, to no avail”💀
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I guess the best option is always to answer honestly, but I wonder how that will affect my application
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know why Reed Smith TC application asks whether we’ve applied to certain other banks/firms/companies? Just seems a bit weird, am wondering why that is
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    That is inhumane 💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I feel like this has been said before but it really depends on what the firms say, probably best to just wait to hear back from direct TC then go from there
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received the actual WG test from Winston yet? Idk whether to email, it’s been a week
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It is lottery-based, but a big part of law is dealing with a wide range of personalities, and since it is a highly client-facing profession it is important to be able to make yourself appealing to different kinds of people. Fundamentally it doesn’t need to be measured objectively, you just have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    May be a controversial take, but fundamentally law firms are partnerships where people work very closely together, so imo it makes sense for lawyers to be involved in the recruitment process and pick whom they find likeable, because at the end of the day they will be working long hours together...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What does the answer say?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I find it so annoying when people drag class into everything. Firstly, it's really easy to find professional-looking attire that is not too expensive -- uniqlo, zara and H&M should have simple-cut suits in normal colours for less than £60. Besides, for a vac scheme, you'll find most interns wear...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Imo: Black suit👍 Shiny black suit👎👎 Black buttons on a shirt 👎 👎 👎 👎 👎
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I understand your frustration. I find that the outcome of so many of those interviews (i.e. the not purely commercial/technical ones) is based on how the candidate gets on with the interviewer, which is obviously hard to pinpoint objectively..
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anything from winston & Strawn post app? judging by last year's forum they sent the WG about a month after the deadline but it's been almost two months now 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any Winston & Strawn updates? x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You’re more likely to be asked what other firms you applied to and why in an interview, if there’s a reason why you chose English firms maybe bring that up :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think as long as you are able to make the answer interesting you’ll be fine. Could always start with something along the lines of “taking the deal/news story I discussed earlier, I think that…” or smth like that
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No idea, I just saw someone on the forum mention this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’d say to just try your best, it sounds like a very conversational interview so less prep might be fine. Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but you *may* not get it so the issue of clashing with another VS is really a problem for later. Personally, I’d rather have the option to choose between...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes! seems to be working alright now :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Love the party hats! The site keeps crashing for me now though :(

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