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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for the advice, and I really admire your tenacity :) I think that’s the way to look at it - it’ll happen for us all eventually, and we’ll all be pleased with the outcome. Even if it takes one cycle, three cycles, six cycles or ten cycles, we’ll get there, and it’ll (hopefully) be worth...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you :) Still waiting post-app for the summer scheme. Applied the day before the deadline though I believe and know they take a while!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone, I haven’t been too active on the forum since my HSF rejection post-AC as it was my dream firm and with all the effort I put in, it was tough to keep going. As such, I said I was done with this cycle following that outcome. However, I’ve had 10 days to pick myself up and am now...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF PFO post-AC. Can’t say I’m not gutted. Feel like I applied myself, worked really hard in the buildup and spent days preparing. Honestly don’t think I could have done more. I feel the feedback report seems quite generalised and perhaps not the best reflection of my performance but not going...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is performance at an assessment centre generally viewed holistically? I had three interviews and felt two went well and one I struggled and wouldn’t say it was strong at all. Do you need to perform highly across all three interviews to have a chance or could the strength of the other two help...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Axel :) As a general point, what resources did you find particularly helpful for refreshing contract law? I’ve read Jake Schogger’s handbook which has been particularly good, but if you had anything else it would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi Axel, Thank you for your post - it genuinely means a lot and is encouraging to know there are others who have felt similar and have landed themselves a TC with an amazing firm! I'll be sure to take that mentality into the assessment centre process and hopefully it'll serve me well. Thanks...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! Would be planning to do it in an interview answer - main point is international work, second dispute strength and final would be mentioning pro bono. I feel those are my core motivations but perhaps trying to mention the culture/another aspect of the work/strategy would be more...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve seen conflicting thoughts about this, but is it ill-advised to mention pro bono as a motivation for “why this firm?” I’m genuinely drawn to the firm’s pro bono practice, the fact they have a pro bono secondment, and a particular initiative. It does seem like a “big” part of the firm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, this really helped. Think relaxing and taking a step back/putting less pressure on it is probably the number one thing, rather than letting it consume me. I think it’s not wanting to let down family members etc - I think they underestimate how different the process is to a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This is an out of the ordinary post for myself, but I wondered how people best deal with "imposter syndrome" and nerves before an AC. I don't usually consider myself a nervous person, but I think with the drain of this being my 4th cycle and wanting an offer so badly, I'm putting too much...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It was bang in the middle for numeracy, which sounds about right. Don’t know if speed is factored in, but I was painfully slow.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I honestly think SJT tests are the parts that are hardest to prepare for because they’re tailored and firms look for different things. Did the RS one and all four answers appeared sensible. I think it’s one where the approach is just answer honestly and if you don’t pass it, you may for another...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Honestly, I thought myself reasonably capable at maths until I did an Amberjack assessment - how can I be finding what should be simple percentages so difficult? 🤣
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If you separate interviews at an assessment centre, would it be fine to reuse questions to ask at the end to interviewers? I don't know if they'd discuss with their fellow interviewers what they were asked and therefore make my questions seem disingenuous or pre-planned. Would you have any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I wondered if anyone could help me with my approach to the "why City law?/"why London?" question. I think I'm struggling with tailoring the question specifically. For instance, I'm driven to the international nature of the work that would more likely be provided in London than a regional office...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    London :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I see TW’s assessment centres offer the option for both virtual and in person. I could feasibly do both, but do you feel there’s any significant advantage to doing one over the other? I know there’s a group exercise involved, so don’t know if factoring that into the equation, in person may be...
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    They emailed me :)

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