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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
is this for spring?- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
sorry about that :( if you dont mind, when did you complete the VI and WE?- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hey! is this for BCLP?- Donuttime
- Post #13,392
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
have been wondering this! Also thought I should mention, they said that we could expect to start hearing back by the end of this week or early next week- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
their online assessment!- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Quite interested in this- Why do some law firms offer applicants direct TC when they apply for a SVS? Would really like to know. Thanks!- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
When was your AC with HL- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Quite literally understand the nervous feeling... are there any tips apart from Aspiring Solicitors Head start scheme on how to prepare for a vacation scheme. Feel slightly worried cause I have no idea what type of tasks I will be doing and how to sell myself- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Yes and I’m right year of study for example first year students cannot apply- Donuttime
- Post #12,210
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Is it likely that firms have a set amount of AC they hold each year, or does it vary?- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I would also like to know this!- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
has anyone been on a hogan lovells AC recently?- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
how long did it take them to respond after completing the online test?- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Given the tight word count of 250 words, it wouldn’t really make sense to split it 50/50 IMO. They want to know your motivations for commercial law but I feel like they’re looking more for why the firm. Why commercial law can be very succinct but why dechert needs to show you’ve done deep...- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Briefly speak about why you want to be a commercial solicitor then speak about why Dechert so I’d say 30/70 or 40/60- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Best to send as PDF for CV because format can change. Either way it doesn't matter if its not consistent but if you can then might aswell- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
These clients make millions and so do the law firms. Not really filthy lucre going to the lawyers that work from 9am-1am IMO- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
So sorry but that’s amazing! What firm if you don’t mind me asking? Is it Freshfields- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
They hold AC’s till March 16th- Donuttime
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
I think it depends on the firm. Some value speed and accuracy others just value speed. a good percentile varies from firm to firm- Donuttime
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