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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone who has done the Clyde & Co video assessment, share how long we get to prepare for each response? & also, how long it took you to do the overall assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is the Clyde and Co VI for the winter VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! Perfect, that is exactly what I thought too. Upon writing my first draft, I just started to overthink a little.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have only just seen this! Thank you so much for sharing, really appreciate it!! 😁
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For such question: Why would you choose to train at Latham & Watkins over another firm? (300 words) Do you think they want me to name drop another firm?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Ok, that’s great! Thank you!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Nope, I haven’t. Really eager to find out how I did on that thought!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard from PWC since the games based assessment or from BCLP post-app?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I start my role as a paralegal within real estate next week! I just wondered if anyone has any tips? Excited but nervous as this will be my first office job :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone aware as to when PWC open up their vac scheme applications, can't find it anywhere? Their grad schemes have opened up so would have hoped that legal VS' would have opened up too 😩
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know when PWC open up their VS applications?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What is the best way to approach this question: “What do you know about the firm?” I think I hate this question the most 😣
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    When asked to explain my CV at an interview, what approach would be best? My CV is 2 sides of A4, starting with a brief introduction, followed by education, work experience, skills and hobbies. I feel as though it’s hard to keep my answer brief as my CV is rather detailed.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Just curious, is there an app for this forum?🤔
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone been interviewed by Shoosmiths for the role of a paralegal?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Thank you for your responses, they have made me feel better. I think I just wanted a little reassurance with a bit of nodding as I was chatting away and expected follow up questions to my answers or a response to my answers, instead of “ok”. My virtual interviews that I have attended in the...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Virtual interview
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Just had an interview with two partners for one of my dream firms. I have actually spoken to associates from the firm on many occasions from different departments who have been very friendly and welcoming. However, my experience with the partners was very different. Think my experience from the...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Hi @Jessica Booker / anyone who can help, I am just writing a cover letter for a firm, is it best to address the letter to the head of recruitment or recruitment manager for the office that I am applying to? The online application doesn't specify who the application will be sent to, so I have...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

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