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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have unlimited prep time anyway apparently.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think thats the point, I feel like you really weren't meant to ace any of them. The math one was borderline impossible towards the end.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This was perfect, thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They said they aim to get back by late October/Early November, so seems hasty to presume PFO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it enough that Macfarlanes and Jones Day both have very strong rankings/reputation in mid-market M&A to call them "competitors"? The same goes for DLA Piper in PE buyouts. JD has few rankings in UK practice areas, so I'm having a difficult time figuring out who their competitors really are.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you're overthinking it. Its meant to be like a 5 minute task. It states it is not about the point you get to, but your journey there. My guess would be they assess whether you adjust your timing after you fail, or keep trying the same strategy, but obviously I have no idea how they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    they invite you to first stage interview and wait for your referee to respond in the meanwhile, but you cant get on the scheme until its given. EDIT: yes they inform you after requesting the reference.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ive got like 4 weeks until my first stage interview and people are already getting ACs smh (congrats)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same here, I had a friend get an academic warning for plagiarism because he used parts of his past formative essay in a summative lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't believe law firms consider anything plagiarism that's just an academic thing really. You can do it but even adjusting your points to more recent developments at the firm would be good. Just because it got through previously doesn't automatically mean it will now. But in short, yeah I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You should change/improve the answer, update it to your new skills/experiences.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just to clarify as I think they were referring to their friend getting through rather than the 2;1 requirement. On the application form to the HSF WVS it states "we do look for consistent 2:1s throughout all your undergraduate modules". IDK if its just poorly worded, pretty harsh requirement!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also wanted to know this ^
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You really can't, you just have to wait and see. The only possible indication is whether your feedback strengths align with things the firm looks for, but thats probably a stretch.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think (big grain of salt) that it is because it explains that this means less money can then be spent on PUBLIC goods. Because the question refers to banning smoking in public areas, presumably for the publics benefit, in the context of tax and public goods it is a strong argument. Sorry if I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    90th percentile in arguments and assumptions but I only got 50th percentile in conclusions lol. I think I have a decent chance to meet the benchmark.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Most firms have lots of apps, if you want a chance, apply. You've got nothing to lose by trying.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Lol i got it too. Obviously they tried to invite us all to an AC and clicked the wrong button.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have to be creative, you will definitely have some experiences you can relay back to the firm. I've received ACs by referencing my time working at Subway and how that built resilience because of x situation. Convert the experience to a skill and then the skill to the firm.

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