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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, On the application form I'm currently filling in, there's four work experience boxes, followed by a single box at the bottom of the page for "Other relevant experience". When writing work experience entries in the "other relevant experience" box, do you think I'd be better off being...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, One of the questions on Shearman's application form asks candidates why they are applying to a "City law firm" - is this generally interchangeable with "why commercial law" (so basically can be responded to with a normal "why commercial law" answer, but with references to "City law"...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, Do firms tend to place much emphasis on whether students attend any events that they've appeared at? I ask because I'm interested in applying to the Shearman & Sterling winter vac scheme, but they haven't appeared at any of the virtual law fairs I've attended, and their nearest...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, With the Linklaters winter vac scheme deadline coming up tomorrow, I just had a couple of quick questions to ask - as ever, any responses would be massively appreciated: 1. Has anyone got any tips for the CAPP assessment (other than doing it at a time when you're in the right frame of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, On the Linklaters form, underneath the part where students enter their university grades, there's a textbox marked "Should you wish to share any further module-related information, please use the space below to add this information". Would it be relevant to mention the criteria used...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all - just a quick query: if I'm answering an application question that's asking me to give details of extra-curriculars, positions of responsibility, etc, then do you reckon it's okay for me to list them in reverse chronological order (starting with the most recent at the top, and the least...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Fantastic - so if I'm asked, for instance (as is the case with the Travers Smith application form), to address my cover letter to Germaine VanGeyzel, do you reckon Ms VanGeyzel would suffice? Or do you think it's likelier that candidates would be expected to literally write "Dear Germaine VanGeyzel"
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys - when the application form asks candidates to copy and paste their covering letters, is this an indicator that they want candidates to include their (and the law firm's) address in the textbox? NB: When I copied and pasted my own letter, the formatting of the address was completely...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On the Travers Smith application form, candidates are only allowed to enter four work experiences in full, with the rest only being able to be entered into a textbox marked "Other Work Experience: Outline Details/Responsibilities if required". 1. In the substantive work experience boxes, do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, 1. When talking about an vac scheme I did in the "Work Experience" section of applications, is it okay to mention, for instance, an assessed negotiation exercise I did during the vacation scheme (even though this didn't directly contribute to the work done by any of the firm's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, With application forms such as Travers Smith's, where candidates are asked to write a cover letter into a text box, should applicants write an introductory sentence before the main body of text, saying where they're studying, what year they're in, and what scheme they're applying for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, I have a few questions about the Travers Smith application form - as ever, if anyone's got any ideas, I'd be massively grateful: 1. Given that candidates are expected to type a cover letter into a text box on the application form (rather than, for example, attaching it as a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - apologies in advance for asking, but does anyone have any ideas re this? I'd be immensely grateful to hear from anyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On the Travers Smith application form, as well as being asked to write a cover letter, candidates are asked the following questions: 1. Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests 2. Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements...
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    Sidley Austin vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I have a vacation scheme with Sidley Austin in the next few days - I know this is a long shot, but if any of you have done a VS with the firm in the past, I would be so so grateful if there are any tips you'd be able to share with me via the messaging function as to what to expect from...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, I know it's a bit of a long shot, but if anyone has any pointers as to Sidley Austin vac scheme interviews, I'd be so grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any tips for Macfarlanes assessment centres? I'd be so grateful for any advice! P.S. thanks to @Jaysen @Jessica Booker et al for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys - bit of a long shot, but does anyone have experience of the Dechert online written exercise - and if so, do you have any tips? Cheers in advance!

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