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  1. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Was this for Bristol or Exeter?
  2. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi have you heard back?
  3. V2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hello everyone has anyone applied to Michelmores Vac Scheme or TC? and heard back ?
  4. V2002

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, have you heard post the interview?
  5. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi i Havent heard from Kirkland and Goodwin should I be worried? when did everyone hear back
  6. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone can someone shed light on what sort of questions I should be expecting for the Michson VI (obviously without giving away to much ) is it your standard strengths-based and situation-based questions can you share how many questions there are, how did you found it was it challenging?
  7. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi in response to that I received a sjt assessment Link was it the same for you ?
  8. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    lol I still want them, even if they don't want me 🤣🤣 Icl my spring applications need to come through
  9. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, no feedback either but I reckon they have spaces because they are still inviting people for interviews
  10. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi yes, I was genuinely heartbroken in tears when I received the rejection last night.
  11. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi I know this has been discussed to death but I still wanted to know if anyone in the last few days heard from Dechert? are they still inviting people for interviews? for Winter
  12. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, @Andrei Radu @vera.mekhonoshina @Jessica Booker. Could you please help me with how to structure this argument, do I use the STAR method do I just describe tasks which helped me develop competency skills? Using the three pieces of work experience you have included above, please outline...
  13. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello, @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Do you know of any firms to which you can apply for Vacation schemes multiple times in one cycle?
  14. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, has anyone received rejections from Dechert or any offers recently?
  15. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received an interview from Dechert or HL
  16. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed the Dechert assessment today and it was quite challenging with the time constraints but I had the thought that maybe some individuals might have used AI to help since there wasn't a camera feature. I didn't but I wonder do firms detect that thoroughly?
  17. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi has anyone messaged
  18. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Simmons, Covington or Hogan Lovells recently
  19. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Burges Salmon today about the Assessment Center?
  20. V2002

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hello does anyone have an idea how to approach or structure this question We believe that successful lawyers are great Shapers: individuals with interests, hobbies, passions or visions; and the drive and motivation to develop these in order to shape the world around them. We're looking for...

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