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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have any experience with Hogan Lovells AC ? Would be grateful for any tips/ insights - just feeling pretty nervous about it. Happy to talk privately. Thank you in advance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi ! Would anyone who has experience with Fieldfisher's Diversity Access Scheme AC or the AC in general be willing to provide any insights on what to expect ? Thanks in advance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have experience doing Fieldfisher’s online strengths assessment for the diversity access scheme or TC ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone still not heard a response from DLA after passing the VI ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker ! Thanks for providing a response. Would I be correct to say that I could discuss how I would use the support of various teams i.e., employment team to advise on employment law related issues or tax team to advise on tax issue - but obviously with more detail.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam How would you guys advise on answering the following application question: Imagine you are advising a client in one of our sectors who is facing a major commercial challenge. Identify a recent business or current affairs issue which may impact them...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know how long it takes to find out whether you passed WG for HL vac scheme ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think its a PFO, deadline for the SVS is in Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For people that done the DLA Piper VI, did you guys receive a confirmation email after submitting the VI ? And if so, how long after submitting the VI did you get a confirmation email ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I passed the WG last year and haven’t received another WG. If you passed last year, you should get the following email: “I am pleased to confirm that as you previously completed and passed the test within the last two recruitment cycles with us, you do not need to do the test again this...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Last year, I had a lot of friends who progressed to AC in late December.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    'Describe the personal event or experience that, more than anything else, made you realise your desire to work in a law firm and specifically at Fieldfisher. (800 characters)' @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam What do you guys think will be the best way too approach this question ...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for winter or summer ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are people still waiting to hear back post WG and post VI for DLA Piper ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How reflective is the A&O Shearman feedback report on getting through to AC ? Anyone made it through to AC for winter vac scheme ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone know how many questions were asked for the DLA Piper VI ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would someone be willing to provide any tips/ guidance on the DLA Piper VI ? How did you guys best prepare ? What ‘type’ of questions should I expect ? Thanks a lot !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if you need to redo the online assessment for HSF if you passed it previous cycle ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from A&O Shearman regarding the B.U.I.L.D programme post interview ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it worth emailing FF if I still haven’t heard back post WG or are others still waiting ?

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