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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When answering questions such as "Why law?" and "Why this firm?" during an interview, to what extent is it ok to use the same answers from the application form? Would repeating the same answers come across as too scripted/unoriginal?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, anyone know what types of questions will be asked in Dentons' VI? Thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I've got an AC coming up and the firm has said in their email that I will be interviewed by two associates, without specifying who in particular. Would emailing them to ask for the names of the associates interviewing me be overstepping?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker , For the application question "Please detail a specific example or instance where you have demonstrated resilience", how specific does the example have to be? Do my actions that demonstrate my resilience have to take place on the same day as/immediately after the...
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    Vacation scheme in non-London office

    Hi all! I have just completed my final-year law exams at one of the London universities and have a vacation scheme at a Silver Circle firm scheduled for next month. However, the scheme will be at the firm's Hong Kong, rather than London, office. I applied to vacation schemes in both locations...

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