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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This might sound dumb- but how exactly do you tailor your CV to specific firms? @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Would this mean that we don't have to include the usual "why commercial law" within the cover letter and focus more on the firm and key skills that we have, considering 1 page doesn't give you a lot of room.- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does anyone have any advice for the HL job sim? It is going to be my very first VI- so I'm not sure what I should expect. Are there any commercial-based questions, or is it all motivation?- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Was it just me or was the Freshfields assessment a bit exhausting? It took me almost 2 hours to get through everything!- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Was it focused on commercial awareness or just SJT type of questions in general?- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
This might sound silly, but does anyone know what Taylor Wessing's cover letter requirements are? I know that it is usually supposed to be one page long, but is there any word/font/text size limit?- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
is there only a WG/ SJT element or VI too?- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello, For law firms that require a CV, do we just list work experiences, or do we highlight transferable skills to a commercial lawyer? Many thanks- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anyone received a response from DLA Piper regarding their London Discovery Day?- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi! I'm hoping to apply to HL Lift Off, and one of their questions is "Tell us about any experiences outside of your work and study that have allowed you to develop skills that are relevant to this role." I'm assuming they want to see how I've developed my commercial awareness. Does anyone have...- futureharveyspecter
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Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26
Thank you!- futureharveyspecter
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Open Day and Insight Scheme Deadlines 2025-26
Hi! If an open day question is: Which practice area or sector most appeals to you, and why? How many practice areas should I ideally talk about? Also, there is no word limit- How many words should I aim to answer this question in? Many thanks- futureharveyspecter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi! Does anyone know what the Hogan Lovells application questions for the Lift Off programme are? Thanks.- futureharveyspecter
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