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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey everyone, does anyone have any advice or resources for WG tests? I’ve got quite a few through and in the past I haven’t always been successful with them so would really appreciate any input :))
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I still haven’t heard back about getting to WG at Bird & Bird after like 3 weeks :/ do you think I applied too late since it’s a rolling deadline? I assumed around a month in advance would be okay but maybe I underestimated
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That’s amazing!! Congrats :) did it take a while for them to review ur app? I guess I’m closer to the deadline so obviously they’ll be looking at more
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For anyone who has heard back from Bird&Bird post-app - how long did it take? I applied a few weeks ago and think it’s WG next (honestly loosing track) but haven’t heard back yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey!! Just curious how you found the VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Finally got a HSF PFO 🥳 also made benchmark on test
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’m in exactly the same boat!! I’m also worried because I start work as a paralegal in the city next week 😭 and not sure if I did get to AC I would now be able to get the time off so last minute
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To add sorry, I tend to structure the sentences using ‘I’ so like “I drafted X with Y result” which is how it’s set out on my CV too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Heyy, I tend to go for CV style (idk if anyone has any advice that differs because I’m also interested). I went to the Mishcon open day today and they said it’s important to highlight transferable skills as well as just detailing role, results, etc. especially if there’s not as much scope within...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is anyone still waiting to hear back about their HSF test? I got to re-do mine due to mitigating circumstances and I still don't know if I passed :'(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Out of curiosity, how much should I change my VS application answers from my successful open day applications? For example, if the question is "Why this law firm?", is it okay to repeat my points if I'm finding different examples to demonstrate my interest in, say, a specific practice area?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For law firms with a rolling deadline, what is the latest it's appropriate to submit an application before the deadline as a general rule? I'm trying to submit as soon as possible but hard to balance work & all applications deadlines!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Why commercial law & Mishcon, 'tell us a time you demonstrated being a shaper', topic you'd like to discuss at interview
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know it's not vacation schemes - but has anyone heard back about HSF open days?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Not sure! I guess it depends what time you do it and what day of the week Yeah I got it when they said I had been unsuccessful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'm assuming from the feedback report as all of my others said high performer apart from one which suggested I was lacking in that area. You don't get scores from the reasoning section though but safe to say even if I passed it wouldn't have got through based on the competency section!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it's about undermining the partner? - I guess in context could come across as passive aggressive and doesn't necessarily show strong communication skills in terms of confidence with either partner or client
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    My portal also said under review and I got the email about an hour ago to say I didn't meet one of the benchmarks for the test - met everything else but came down to judgement error on which values they'd want me to prioritise. I took the test on Friday evening and heard today so depending on...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon open day and a paralegal role I applied for :)
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Vac Scheme 2022

    I have! Received PFO this morning :))

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