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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you, this is really helpful :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock I was just wondering, when we practice analysing articles, like those on FT for example - I understand we must think about opportunities and challenges for law firms, and legal implications etc - but I'm struggling to think of what a successful answer in an...- flower1
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anyone received Clifford Chance WG test - thought it was supposed to be sent early November?- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu I was just wondering how should we best pick which news topics to follow from start to end - I know that in interviews they sometimes ask which commercial topic have you been following etc - but there's so many, how can I choose one that's good enough and do...- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you so much for your detailed response - this is given me so much reassurance. I really appreciate your time answering, thank you :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu This may seem ridiculous, but I was wondering what's the best way to actually gain commercial awareness to the point I'm fluent in using terminology and understanding the implications of things. Right now, I'm extremely new and don't know where to begin. I...- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, do you know if this is also for the spring/summer vacation schemes for W&C?- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie Whitlock For this question, Briefly summarise a recent commercial news article - can I mention about an AI-powered TV show or is this not commercial? I have some things I could say about this, or is it better to mention something like trade, M&A etc? Thank you- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, in a video interview - if the question is challenges facing law firms, do we need to explain this but then also provide a solution that the firm can do to overcome this? Thank you- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu I was hoping for clarification on this - You will answer a competency-based question; a question on the role itself; and a commercially-focused question. 3 questions - VI (White & Case website) Does this mean that questions like why law, why commercial law...- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you for your response - very helpful :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
@Abbie Whitlock Hello, I wanted to ask for competency questions (VI), about handling feedback, I wanted to mention how I got 30% (failed) my module formative to then getting best in year - would this be alright to talk about, or would it look bad that I failed? Should I mention something else...- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you - that's really helpful and makes a lot of sense :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you for your answer :) For example, if the questions 'describe a time you demonstrated teamwork' - should I say something at the end like - teamwork is important in commercial law because... or is it not recommended in case it looks like I'm drifting away from the question?- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you - your response it very helpful :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, How do you answer 'tell me about yourself' in a video interview. What do they expect you to talk about (particularly as I've graduated)? Also, I was wondering what's the best way to prepare for video interviews, because I thought writing out my answer in full and then writing bullet...- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, I haven't yet I was just asking for tips in general :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Abbie, thank you for your reply, it's extremely useful. I haven't reached the VI stage, but was just wondering in advance as I always struggle with VIs. Thank you for your answer :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, does anyone have any tips for Latham & Watkins VI? Thank you :)- flower1
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, is Why would you chosen to train at Latham & Watkins over another firm? - the same as why Latham & Watkins, so motivational? If not, how do you go about answering it? Also, do you think it's acceptable to talk about only one point, but go into lots of detail. I have a point in mind and...- flower1
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