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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Jess, do you know what Taylor Wessing’s stance is ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is CMS rolling for TC applications ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks Andrei, very helpful as per !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if the word count for a 'why this firm' question is 300 words, is it advisable to focus on two practise areas or just one and potentially a smaller factor- e.g legal tech, DEI, trainee intake ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is there a word limit for HSF work experiences ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    how long do you have to do it ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone received the mayer brown first test ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if an application questions asks how a commercial news story impacts a firms clients, how should one approach this? Should i focus solely on the clients business or how this creates work that the firm can help the client with?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At DLA Piper, we believe great business can make a better world. We believe in being collaborative, bold, exceptional, and supportive. We are keen to hear what inspired your application. Why are you interested in starting a legal career at DLA Piper? (Max 200 words/1,500 Characters). what is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if we have to submit a CV for the NRF vacscheme ? its on my workday platform which requests a CV but also has a work experience and two education sections
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does anyone know which firms have a generally healthy direct TC intake and such it is just as viable to secure a TC directly as it is via applying for a vac scheme ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I recently completed a Vac scheme at an international city firm in London but I didn’t get the TC. I was firstly wondering how this will be perceived on applications going forward- will it help me get past the application stage or will it be seen as a red flag ? Also, is it realistic for me to...
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