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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone done the Gowling online psychometric test or video interview?
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    Why are you interested in a career as a commercial lawyer?: Answer feedback

    @Jessica Booker This is for an application - Maximum word count is 300 words
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    Why are you interested in a career as a commercial lawyer?: Answer feedback

    Opening this up to feedback from anyone on the forum: - I want to make it personal and genuine and this is pretty much the main reason for interest - Please let me know any feedback I am interested in a career as a commercial lawyer because it requires application of the law to solve business...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have a bank of my work experience answers which definitely does help. It’s the firm specific unique research which I feel takes longer! Do you have key criteria that you use to compare the firms?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long do you spend on each application? Do you have suggestions for balancing quality and volume?
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    My Daily Commitment

    Hi @al97 I appreciate the consistency of your content! It’s concise and clear. I am making a commercial law updates TikTok page. Primarily focusing on ESG and Data/ Tech. Can I use your updates as content for some of these posts? Happy to credit your work however you see appropriate. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    18th October - Application sent 24th October - Video interview invite
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone come across this question from Mischon and got an idea of how to refer to being a "shaper"? We believe that successful lawyers are great Shapers: individuals with interests, hobbies, passions or visions; and the drive and motivation to develop these in order to shape the world...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone else feel they are delaying applications and waiting for it to be perfect? Any tips would be appreciated! On the plus side - The video Interview for PwC was completed last week. Still waiting to hear back but usually it's mid-November.
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    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    As a minimum, successful applicants must have an excellent academic record, a demonstrated commercial and legal interest and awareness, a good eye for detail and accuracy, and an ability to write clearly and succinctly. We are also looking for people who are self-motivated, successful team...
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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    Probably not unless you have significant legal/ paralegal/ direct industry experience
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    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    PFO Post-App At least there is a detailed criteria of what they look for ( very much similar to anyone else 😂)
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    What makes a law firm unique?

    This may be a broad question but I am narrowing down the criteria which makes clients select certain law firms over others. Using this analogy I am looking to understand what makes law firms different from each other. My current criteria includes: - Global presence: Is the firm operation in...
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Does anyone know if the assessments sent are automated or if they are sent by graduate recruitment after reviewing the specific application.
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    Training Contract Application Deadlines 2023/24 [Training Starting 2026]

    Does anyone know when the applications for the Clifford Chance IGNITE programme open?
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    Allen & Overy Winter Vacation Scheme 2024

    Hey, did you follow a specific format when writing your work experience section, deciding which skills to refer to? I completed the SJT in a previous cycle and grad recruitment usually suggest reviewing the career framework when selecting responses.
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    Work experience section for Vacation Scheme application

    Hi, I was wondering how applicants best approach the work experience section on applications. I have come across the OWL format from Idin Sabpour. This includes Overview, Work done, and Lessons learnt (extra bonus for linking back to the firm). However, graduate recruitment teams mention being...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Addleshaw Goddard PFO
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    White & Case Training Contract (2025)

    Did anyone have a cover letter that was longer than one page? lol I feel like that is an automatic no if it is longer
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone still waiting on communication from addleshaw Goddard and white and case for direct TC?

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