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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't see why it would be selfish, you don't have a TC yet so are interviewing for a TC, thats what everyone does.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    some firms will give you an advance on the vac scheme pay which you can put towards accommodation costs.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    "Addressing Risks from Paul Weiss" Very... interesting read, signed by Donald Trump. It refers to DEI practices at law firms, specifically PW, as discriminatory, signed by the president, these are crazy times. He called it unlawful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I woke up Chris Breezy, oh my god i'm the mannn
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu How would you go about explaining an interest in private equity firms at the interview stage if you don't have any direct experience? would just highlighting some similarities between other experiences and PE be fine?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Stories like this keep me going lol edit: Congrats!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For private equity focused firms like Kirkland what are some ways you could justify an interest in private equity without direct experience? i.e. would it be reasonable to say I enjoyed the variety in x experience, and PE involves lots of variation in companies in different industries, or is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Links PFO, thought I had it this year smh.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Much better to be the only person wearing a tie than the only one rocking button down lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've been rescheduled 2 days before an AC by sending an email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For any grads on here, in interview how often are you questioned on how you have spent your time after graduating or why you have failed to secure a TC yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think the SQE scenario is a reach, but having multiple TCs to weigh up your options is something that slipped my mind. I interpreted it as them just wanting to do the schemes.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    IDK whether you can do that, but it feels a bit inconsiderate to prospective applicants who are seriously considering a TC there who would now be deprived of a place.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I hope you didn't refer to them as Case and White in the VI lol.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm worse, I log on to the application portal repeatedly just in case for some reason I didn't receive the email.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If you have multiple extracurriculars, good grades, and work part-time, you are already a great candidate, I don't think trying to take on more things would be worth it/beneficial. I have a similar background to you but with a 2:1, and it definitely hasn't stopped me progressing to interviews...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Grades are part of the application and considered holistically, there is definitely an advantage to having a first, it just isn't everything.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Even if you scored 40/40 on the WG, if your application answers, grades, work experience, or any other aspect wasn't considered sufficient, you could still be rejected. So you can't conclude they don't care past the benchmark.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did all the law firms come together and designate this the PFO day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im seeing multiple people with ACs at Links for summer scheme (not fast-tracked) Is it likely a PFO at this point?

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