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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It's not automatic. I was rejected pre WG last year :) and the email says "passed initial screening".- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Here, too! (Phew! I worked hard on that cover letter.)- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Has anyone applied to Bird & Bird for Spring and just not heard anything? I applied end October/first week November I think, so wondering if my application has just been lost.- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Is the Irwin Mitchell Test an SJT only or is there a Watson Glazer element as well?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you! What kind of test is it? Apologies if it’s obvious, neither the grad recruitment site nor chambers student seems to say.- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Does the Irwin Mitchell form have no questions?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
A few firms do, I’m currently looking at Penningtons- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you. I keep feeling like this is a trick question because surely the benefits of diversity are well known. What are they assessing here? It's not knowledge of law, the firm or my experiences.- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
What are firms looking for when they ask why diversity is important or why they should focus on diversity? Should I include personal anecdotes? If not, it feels like everyone would have the same answer?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Ok same thank you- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Sorry for asking this again but has anyone actually got the link for the video interview from Reed smith?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
has anyone got a bird & bird WG recently? I applied on 11 nov but have heard nothing- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Was this for spring?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I’m sorry to hear this! Has anyone applied to a firm for the second consecutive year and got any further than in the previous year? Because I’m beginning to develop a theory 🤔- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you very much!- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Ok that’s fair, thank you. But it’s ok to just give that background briefly? It’s not an application question that’s asking me to distinguish between the London and other offices?- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
If a firm asks, within the early screening questions (“do you know anyone at this firm?” “Which year can you begin a TC”), why I am choosing to apply for a particular location, do I have to write about that office’s specific work or my own circumstances? They offer 150 words but honestly it’s...- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
It’s not automatic, GR has to trigger it for you to get the link (although it is automatic in the sense that they don’t review your application before you do the test).- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Ah, I'm sorry!- Veep9
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
No, I mean, I got the email they sent saying "you've passed the SJT and moved to VI stage; please bear with us while we ready the VI." Has anyone actually received the VI?- Veep9
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