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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I applied a couple of weeks before the deadline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    CRS VI invite for London office.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You are an angel!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Dear @Amma Usman,@Andrei Radu and @Ram Sabaratnam, I hope you guys are well and enjoying this sunny day. I am trying to prepare for an upcoming written exercise, which is my weakness during AC. I would like to ask if you could advise me on how to structure my thoughts in an organised manner...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam, I hope you are well. I do not know if you have specific experience with V&E VI, but could you offer any advice on how to best approach my preparation? I am a bit desperate as I keep failing VIs. Thank you in advance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    V&E VI invite yesterday, any tips would be welcome and I would be happy to prepare together.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone know what a GCA (General Cognitive Ability) Interview is and how should I prepare for it? @Jessica Booker and @Ram Sabaratnam would love your opinion on this, I am a bit lost on this one. Thank you in advance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, Regarding the Freshfields app, do you know if I can provide the info about my overseas academics in the section called 'Further information If you have completed any other academic or non-academic qualifications (such as Diplomas, for example) please list them here. Where appropriate...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who applied or are applying to Freshfields and are international candidates too, where did you include the information about your overseas academics?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman, I trust you are well and happy new year. I am applying to Orrick which, in addition to why commercial law and why specifically are you interested in training at Orrick, the application also requires a cover letter. I am struggling to understand what to include...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bakers VI, I completed the SJT on Sunday morning.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Morning Rebecca, Thank you very much for your reply. I will strictly follow your instructions!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could anyone share if Reed Smith VI includes motivational, competency or commercial awareness questions? I would be immensely grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, @Andrei Radu and @Ram Sabaratnam, I trust you are well. I finished drafting my cover letter for Greenberg, the firm's website states that we can address it to the Graduate Recruitment Team but I was wondering if I should include my details (on the top) too. What do you think?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reed Smith test invite, any tips would be wonderful!

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