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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied to Bird & Bird on Nov 20th, which in hindsight seems too late given they recruit on a rolling basis. Should I just assume a PFO by now? Does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to send out WG invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are the key traits/values/skills/competencies that Clifford Chance is looking for (apart from what's given on their website)? I wanted to know how to tailor their application question to the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are the key traits/values/skills/competencies that Clifford Chance is looking for? I wanted to know how to tailor their application question to the firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys! I have a very quick normal 2 AM application doubt that’s struck me. In the TW application, one of the questions is What motivates you for a career in law at Taylor Wessing, and what key skills would you bring? Do I stick to “Why TW” for this answer, or should I delve into “Why a...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did you apply for the 2025/26 training contract or the VS this year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu I had a similar doubt for my Bird & Bird application. Their VS application deadline is Dec 19th. However, their open days and office drop-ins are scheduled for the latter half of October. Do you think it would be worth it to wait till after the Open Day? I have previously interacted...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if Ashurst is sending out interview invites in batches? Or do I just assume a rejection if I haven’t heard back till now 🥲
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I’m so sorry to hear that. But do you think they have they already filled all their slots??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The Taylor Wessing application asks for both a cover letter (that covers your reasons for joining the firm and key skills) but also has two questions that directly cover the same thing. How do I think I should go about this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone suggest any resources which I can use to familiarise myself with the Ashurst psychometric tests? I've read here that you can't really prepare for them beforehand, but I don't want to be completely taken aback, either.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Does Bird & Bird take trainees through its direct TC route? I saw that they were opening applications for their 2025/26 intakes. Just want to gauge what my chances are like for it.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Anyone heard back from Macfarlanes?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi! Have you received your feedback report yet? I gave the test two days ago and still haven’t gotten mine.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had an AC on 26th March. Still haven’t heard back, apart from a mail last week saying they’re still finalising offers. Do firms usually take this long? Or should I still have some hope 🥲
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone yet to hear back from Bakers post-AC for their Summer VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have insight into what sort of questions they ask? Is it motivation/competency/commercial awareness questions or a mix of all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any guidance on what to make of the Bakers SJT feedback report? What would be considered a good outcome?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Any update from Slaughter and May for their direct TC? The deadline was close to three months ago.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I saw a couple of messages on this thread regarding the Slaughter and May direct TC. I wrote to grad rec and they essentially said that a lot of applications still haven’t been reviewed yet. I’m going to go ahead and take that as a sign that they haven’t filled up all their spots. Till now, I...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask when you had applied?

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