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    Taylor Wessing Application

    Just got an AC invite now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    TAYLOR WESSING AC!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PFO from Bird & Bird post-app: We regret to inform you that, on this occasion, we are unable to progress your application to the next stage of the recruitment process as the next stages are now at capacity. Makes sense as I saw people getting AC invites at the end of November and applied on...
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    Taylor Wessing Application

    I wouldn’t email them. In the email when the test was sent, they said that they would get back to people in January, regardless of when you sat the test. Tests were still being completed earlier this month, so imagine they wait for everyone’s results, and then from there they assess who they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I was wondering if anyone had any good resources for gaining a deeper understanding of how deals are structured/capital is raised/how a law firm may assist etc. before I have a case study interview? Really something I feel I want to brush up on! Know a few have recommended TCLA's M&A course -...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think as long as those 900 words have a clear structure to them and are written well, it doesn't really matter how long it is. I think anything above 1,000 and I'd definitely look to be cutting down, but I feel 900 is fine.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I get exactly how you feel, especially when they’re rolling deadlines and you know you applied before people who have already heard back. It doesn’t seem to make sense why you applied a week before someone else, it’s probably been read, yet you haven’t had that PFO yet. You never know, someone...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When writing W&C's cover letter, do you think it's fine to do two longer points for "Why law?", "Why W&C", "Why me" as opposed to the standard three points? I feel it would be far too long if I try and fit in three with the level of depth I want, or would people advise sticking with three...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Seeing as I applied to Reed Smith on the 27th and haven't heard anything, I'm gonna definitely take that as a PFO then 😭 Congrats on all the VIs though to those who were successful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Would anyone have any good resources on preparing for case studies/scenario interviews? I’ve watched A&O’s Anatomy of a Deal but really want to familiarise myself more with contract law fundamentals, how a M&A deal would be structured etc as feel that’s an area I’d be weaker on. Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much and oh god, I’d be completely lost 😭 Looks like I better start preparing!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone who has attended (or is attending) HSF’s AC have any insights? Already putting the pressure on myself as know it’s very commercial heavy and feel this is something I need to brush up on. What exactly do the case study/scenario interviews entail, and what’s the best way to prepare...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! I submitted my app on the deadline and believe I sat the test on the 10th December.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    HSF AC!! Cannot believe it, so happy!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I recall getting a few of those last cycle. I think I was probably guilty of only slightly amending sections from my previous applications, rather than rewriting them from scratch. I'm not sure if GR compare previous applications if you say you've applied to the position before in the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I reached W&C's AC stage last year and have decided to reapply to the firm after receiving encouragement on my feedback call to do so. However, when I've checked the firm's website in regards to reapplying, it states: If you are unsuccessful, we ask you to wait one recruitment year before...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I might be wrong but think I recalled someone who applied on the 31st receiving a response. If that’s the case, ours would have been viewed, so if it’s a PFO, I wish they’d just make that clear 😭😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone still waiting on Reed Smith post-app? Applied on the 27th.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do the dates definitely clash to stop you from doing both schemes?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m writing an application to a firm I reached the AC stage for last cycle as I really liked the firm and they encouraged me to apply again. I was just wondering though, should I reference the fact I reached the AC/expect it to come up at any stage? Or do I just treat it as a brand new...

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