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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from SPB or W&C or Gateley post assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone done the hill dickinson test? what's it like?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone still waiting for Dechert and BCLP and Sidley?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yeah I applied to Dechert after completing the AS CAC semi finals and receiving the email to apply. I haven't heard back from them yet though which is odd...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    any firms doing in person AC's?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What do you guys think about being a little cheeky in a video interview and making a small joke? I know that firms want to see your personality in the video interview and see you relaxed rather than overly rehearsed so what are your thoughts about this? Or is too unprofessional? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    got this from DLA Piper: Thank you for your interest and application for the 2022 UK Summer Internship position at DLA Piper . We have completed our recruitment for the 2022 UK Summer Internship Programme, and regret to inform you that on this occasion you will not be progressed to the next...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DEADLIINE: 6 February 2022 (GMT+00:00) So I have to complete by saturday night, not sunday night?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    DEADLIINE: 6 February 2022 (GMT+00:00) So I have to complete by saturday night, not sunday night?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied to Sidley Austin October 24th and haven't heard back yet... anyone else in similar situation?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    same :( I thought the whole aspect of having to release last year's assessment scores very annoying. I performed quite average in those tests because it was my first time taking Eevelian assessments. With more experience, I think I would have performed better and would have had a good chance of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    You could but I'd say some legal experience is for the most part expected- it doesn't have to be a formal vacation scheme but has to be some experience where the tasks you completed were legal tasks. For example at a Linklaters Grad Recruitment Event they said that they would like to see 3-4...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Could be that that was the last AC for that batch of invites? lol who knows
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does Withers recruit a significant amount of trainee from direct training contract applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is there a word count for Fieldfisher's questions?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    would you say a statement such as "I believe the law firm will be the biggest law firm in the next 10 years" comes off cringeworthy?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is this for Gateley? How was it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Definitely agree with this- my stress isn't about the applications but more about what happens if I don't get a training contract. Being an international student in my final year, it would potentially become even more difficult as firms won't sponsor visas for vacation schemes and many law firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi so sorry to hear about this :( which firm was this for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I emailed a firm on Monday for an update on my application after completing a second round interview on the 14th. They have not repsonded to me. Should I email them again today in hopes for a response before the weekend? I do not want to annoy them but the wait is killing me and my sisters (who...

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