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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just had jones day interview. Didn't mention single partnership structure and misheard one of the questions and gave an wrong answers lmao.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, does anyone know what seats are being offering by Jones Day to its trainees? I would also be grateful if someone here who has done a interview at JD can provide tips and hints in preparing for a interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is it worth contacting dla for a update on my application for vs? Considering some have already secured a place?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Eversheds rejection just after AC. We still moving onwards and upwards from here 💪
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I haven't even got a response yet and I submitted my app on 12th Nov 😓
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi there, There are some practice case studies on LSE website that you can use. Click the following link to access these: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/careers/information-and-resources/employment-sectors/articles/legal-case-studies-and-written-exercises all the best
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone here have tips to prepare for eversheds AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I say keep going. For most of us including me, it was challenging to even secure a place for open days as these are at times competitive as vacations schemes so you securing these places is feat itself. In terms of time spent on application, sometimes its just the fact that the firm are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Guys - I have applied for Pinsent Masons earlier this year for TC but got rejected. I am tempted to apply for the VS and not the TC and was wondering whether I could do this without waiting for 6 months?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    London
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Eversheds AC Invite!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, just applying for DWF vac scheme and was wondering - would you agree that the firm operates under a polycentric model like DLA?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I completely messed up the Evershed VI - First answer - I was not able to complete the answer on time and middle of the third question - my phone timer began ringing and so for 2 seconds I had to take my eyes of the camera and sort that out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Guys I just received a email from Hogan Lovells for their spring VS and I am not sure what to make of it. I have received a email that invites me to book a slot of a interview with them but requires me to first do a test for them. I was wondering whether anyone else has received a similar...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They want to know why we have chosen the specific location where we want to do a vacation scheme.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Guys, I am currently applying to Gateley vacation scheme. In the preference page, there is a question which states Please explain the reason for your preference (100 words max) * - this is not one of the main application questions. I was wondering whether we need to go in detail in terms of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ok I just submitted my summer vac app for HL and in one of my vac scheme work experience, I made the following typo - "2 years, In 2022," . I should have typed in instead of In. Can anyone tell me if this is going to impact the overall prospect of my app being considered and whether I could...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys - does anyone have experience in interviews where scenario based questions are asked? How do you prepare for these - do you make pre-made answers, etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Same. I think they have begun reviewing apps
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still waiting...

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