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  1. marmd99

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, just now. PFO. You?
  2. marmd99

    Hi Karin, I am currently in the same position as the two people down below. May you please share...

    Hi Karin, I am currently in the same position as the two people down below. May you please share your personal statement? Thank you in advance.
  3. marmd99

    White & Case AC

    hey, how did it go? were the questions hard? just trying to prepare for when I'll apply in the future. Thank you!
  4. marmd99

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I'm a first-year student, and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing the questions / the type of questions that came up during your interview? I know that it's super early for me to be thinking about this, but as an international student I really haven't got a clue what UK firms ask...
  5. marmd99

    White & Case Video interview

    Hi! Have you got any examples for the competency and commercial awareness questions, please? Thank you! PS: How was your experience on the Vac Scheme?
  6. marmd99

    White & Case Video interview

    Hi! Have you got any examples for the competency and commercial awareness questions, please? Thank you! PS: How was your experience on the Vac Scheme?

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