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  1. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Today I thought about my answer for why Hogan Lovells for my upcoming interview, I noted three reasons. Firstly, the wide range of practice areas offered by the firm would allow me to have a well-rounded experience and make an informed decision regarding where I want to quality. As the second...
  2. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    <33 I applied in December so don’t worry - they are probably still reviewing applications
  3. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Mishcon VI 🤩 🤩 🤩 I was losing hope
  4. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It’s a case study, you’re given a lot of documents with graphs and you have to advise a business on an expansion strategy. You’ll then present your findings verbally and answer questions about your choice
  5. bella98

    Experience with Osborne Clarke virtual AC

    Thank you so much for this information!
  6. bella98

    Experience with Osborne Clarke virtual AC

    Hi Lilil, Thank you so much for your insights!! Just to clarify, are we given a particular topic and we have to do some research on it or is it a case study where you're given a lot of documents about a company and you have to assist/spot issues?
  7. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Will I ever get a vac scheme😭😭
  8. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They said we should get a feedback report within a week - so you’ll not receive anything immediately I did it last Thursday so hopefully I’ll get it tomorrow🤔
  9. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Omg I’m in the exact same situation after my RPC AC today😭 did really well in the first interview (competency-based/motivational/commercial awareness, scenario Qs) and I think I did well in the written exercise but I completely bombed the case study interview (which was the shortest one) but...
  10. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied at the end of December so maybe there is still hope 🤞
  11. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I need some advice from you guys - do you think it's a good idea to have my notes open in a Word document during a virtual assessment centre? This would include things like situations for standard competency questions or points about why I'm interested in the firm. On one hand, I believe it...
  12. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sameee🤩
  13. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Still waiting as well🥲💪🏻
  14. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do you guys know if on the TopScore platform for a virtual ACs you’re recorded at all times? Just want to understand the level of composure that I need to maintain ahaha for example - I have a written exercise and a case study interview When reading the materials, are they recording? Or just...
  15. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Applied on 18 Jan and got the assessment on Monday, 22 Jan.
  16. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For those who applied for the Discover Placement at Shoosmiths - did you get the feedback report after the assessment?
  17. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Absolutely 😭 I've started to wonder if my Italian accent might be a factor in not progressing past the interview stage, despite feeling like I've given the right answers. When speaking, I often fear that I'm not clear enough or that I might make grammatical mistakes because I’m too nervous...
  18. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If it helps you definitely can, I’ve seen candidates bring them in :) And yes, you’re definitely allowed to take notes for the case study interview during your prep time - you then go into the interview with your notes and it’s advisable that you take good notes so you can present or work...
  19. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone completed a written exercise as part of a virtual assessment centre? I'm interested in understanding how it's conducted. Do they expect you to work on it by yourself, or do they supervise you through a platform like Teams? I know it depends but please share your insights with me🥹
  20. bella98

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Exactly!! Yesterday I was shocked to find out that this is not the last stage ahaha like how many interviews and tests do I have to go through for a week or two work experience lol

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