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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Attending K&E Vac Scheme AC as an aspiring Solicitor would be a canon event. What's in store, A life-changing direct TC Or a painful rejection? You may never know.- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
What they told me on the open day: Do the practice test and be prepared. Look into the values and culture details of the firm and the descriptions on what they expect from trainee seen online. Compare them with whatever the options given. Align the answers to reflect them. It's untimed but do...- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
They don't have a date yet (they're not sure if there would be a vac scheme). If they decide to have one, it'll be in june-july during the term break.- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Did anyone hear from PW for their Open Day on 19th?- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey! I got to interact with the GR team today! They screen applications as they come to reduce the work load, but that doesn't make any difference from our end. They'll screen all the applications they receive, even if it's the last day. They shall send across the second round (VI) to people...- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does CC share the percentile details with you if you mail them?- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Me, a literature graduate, slamming the table because I can't use emdashes and "honed" anymore after AI because it'll be ruled out as one (I've always loved using them😭)- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
It's competency related based on a given peculiar scenario. You really do have to think on your feet and there's a lot to read and prepare within 1 minute. The issue here is the time limit rather than the questions themselves.- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Not sure as the information is unavailable online. I'm visiting the firm tomorrow, and shall ask and let you know!- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Anyone here attending HSF Kramer Disputes Open Day?- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Everyone I know is traumatized by it, I swear 😭- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'm planning to do the same, as the question given is about the skills. I might also attempt to parallel the things I like about the firm with how that fits my skillset, something I tried with Slaughter and May application, as they're strictly one page. It helps me reduce the page length from...- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I've had similar questions and they replied me. I'm pasting the answer verbatim, so it might help you! Mail from Taylor Wessing graduate recruitment team: "Within your cover letter, we are looking for you to showcase your key skills, your motivations for applying to Taylor Wessing...- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Could someone temme what kind of questions one can anticipate in the Weil VI? Is it twisted since that's the only part they'll be getting to know us? Or just simple and straightforward?- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I've had two way communications with both emails... I send my queries to Earlycareers mail, I received Open day and other events confirmation from gradrec email. I would prefer Earlycareers mail for clarifying doubts, and gradrec for event related queries.- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thanks for for the inputs!- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is there any added advantage if you do the virtual work simulation of the law firms you're applying to?- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I'm assuming the same, as quite a few got it already!- Lawlawland
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thank you for all your responses! This did put things at ease for me mentally. I much appreciate it✨!- Lawlawland
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I think I did terrible with my WGT. FML. It could have been much better man, FFS😭😭😭😭
I think I did terrible with my WGT. FML. It could have been much better man, FFS😭😭😭😭- Lawlawland
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