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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back regarding Hogan's Lift Off?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam Hi guys, I just wanted some advice on the 'why this firm' element of a question. Do you think it is acceptable to talk just about for example training or do you think it could be quite generic. Would you suggest for the 'why this firm'...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Ok thank you :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long after taking the test did you get the feedback report?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do Mayer Brown provide a feedback report for the online test, if so, how long did it take for you to receive it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Before you submit it, the word count will automatically cut off anything after 150 words so you need to make sure you stay within the limit.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Andrei, that is really helpful. I may just talk about the use of Excel now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? Any tips for this CMS VS question? I'm struggling quite a bit 🫤
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Finally received tests from Mayer Brown! Any tips for them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, it’s very useful. I normally just spam about 3/4 tests and then focus on my lowest scoring area for eg inferences as there is isolated sections aswell as full tests. I have successfully passed the WG as a result.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m not sure about job test prep but assessment day’s paid tests are really useful and they’re only £15 for about 10 tests.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    imo always just do prose unless it says.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It’s probably for their Direct TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They are non-rolling.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m pretty sure it’s not just if you meet the benchmark because in the email it says if you were previously successful for one of our programmes implying that I think you need to have attended I.e their first year scheme or campus ambassador etc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations 🥳 I think if you contact grad recruitment at one of the firms they may be able to allocate you a spot on their summer as they’ll be quite understanding. But huge congrats again!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Are Mayer Brown just really slow at sending out the online test or do they review applications before they send them out?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's looking to assess your motivations for a career in commercial law. These don't have to be in-person insight days, first-year schemes or vacation schemes but what events have you been attending? have they been virtual insight days, have you attended legal cheek events, have you done any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nope, it is now saying application unsuccessful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The one on the 28th

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