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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you :) gl going forward im actually thinking of applying to a&o in the next cycle - could I message you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    gl. if you have a vs offer at another firm then you're fine either way
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    LL SVS post-AC rejection (which they tell over the phone). their phone is weird because I can't call so I have to wait until tomorrow for feedback. trying not to think about it too much otherwise ill literally break down hahahahah ffs my lack of confidence let me down this is so annoying
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi, idk this sorry but were you also rejected from Links post-AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In the UK, what is the etiquette/culture surrounding sending a thank you email to the graduate recruitment team of a firm you did an AC at?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    a bit random but has anyone been to the LSE non law to law conference? Is it worth it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bro survival is so real, makes me feel like this is the squid game or something😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    consolations to anyone who's received a PFO - there are many other firms out there; you've got this!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    that's a relief, thanks! I honestly sympathise with the sentiment but I was worried that it may come across as appearing like you can't work with men/everyone in the workforce or just perhaps being phrased a bit insensitively in general?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At an AC today, someone I know from uni discussed in the final break of the day (where the marketing team was present) that they (a woman) really liked that their intervieweres were all female because it removed one layer of social discomfort/anxiety in the context of a law firm interview, but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any tips for not being an inarticulate mess in an interview? X I’ve been practicing in the mirror/recording myself and ongggg my mind blanks so bad😫
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, when graduate recruitment says that some candidates fail a competency-based interview because they didn't understand the full question/didn't fully answer what the question was getting at, and say that they strongly recommend candidates to have a strong understanding of their values, the...
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    Hi Jess, I hope you'll well. Please can I PM you about situational questions in law firm...

    Hi Jess, I hope you'll well. Please can I PM you about situational questions in law firm interviews? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you both so much, that really helps :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if you have an upcoming ac at a mc firm, and you went to their insight evening (and got info about their culture) but not their nation-wide open day/fair where you can speak directly with trainees/associates/partners in a sector (and therefore missed those insights), do you still have a chance...

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