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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    so who is going to take the bullet and do the A&O assessment questions first.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I interviewed at Slaughters and W&C with similar grades, so if its a firm you're really interested in go for it. Worst case scenario you spent a day applying to a firm you didn't get interviewed at.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Check if they just say this or "X number of UCAS points".
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My approach is to group "open day/one day events" into a single category. But something like campus ambassador I'd put in its own unless there was an extra curriculars box.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley Austin has made it so difficult to find the application page that I'm convinced my odds are substantially higher on the basis of it scaring 90% of applicants away.
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    First Year Grades

    in my experience it never stopped me (my only 2:2 was also criminal law lol) Tort and contract are the most important and you did well there.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi im not Jessica but I was in the same position with Macfarlanes and during my feedback phone call with grad recruitment they told me to change the answers if I apply for the direct TC but the general reasons could be similar.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    does anybody know when Freshfields typically hold ACs for the latest direct TC intake (the one with an 8th of July deadline)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had a feedback phone call with grad recruitment and they said "this is a bit weird but their notes said you have strong eye contact" LOL.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anybody have any experiences applying for vac schemes as a graduate? I just graduated and plan to apply for as many winter vac schemes as I can, but it feels odd as a graduate. I'm also not "doing anything" right now apart from sport and am worried it could come up in an interview, should...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Do you think giving two sets of mitigating circumstances could be cause for concern to a law firm? They are well-evidenced and supported by a letter from my university. However, they are for 3 modules that are all low 2:1 but were out of line with my other grades. Do you think...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    perfect response, thank you :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    @Jessica Booker NRF requires "demonstrable legal work experience" for their direct TC. Do you think volunteering at Citizens Advice is sufficient? or are they looking for something more along the lines of a previous vacation scheme, paralegalling and so on.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    @Jessica Booker For BM's application they ask about 3 skills and examples of how you built them. They also have a competency interview which as far as I can find, is not CV blind. Is it fair to expect that I will repeat some of the examples used in my application form? Given that I will have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just a note, it is good to end with something really interesting about yourself, sticks in the interviewer's mind more and makes you seem interesting haha.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker I saw you answer how to approach "tell us about something that excites you" and you emphasised the fact it doesn't need to be legal, or commercial, and they make that quite clear in the phrasing. Would it seem disingenuous to talk about something relevant to the firm's key...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I just got a second PFO email from Shearman, cmon guys I understood the first time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Its time to make some direct TC applications for the first time. IDK why but it feels so daunting, I feel way out of my depth as opposed to a VS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Shearman pfo lol

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