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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If applications are reviewed on a rolling basis it isn’t unreasonable to think that sending an early application for a scheme (even if months in advance) means that there will be a quicker turnaround for responses. I understand what you mean but your answer came off as pretty disrespectful and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I need all the pens and water bottles I can get!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks for confirming! I'm pretty disappointed it's online but oh well I guess it's something
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has yours been moved online?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Goodwin open day invite, is it online for everyone? They originally said that they would invite unsuccessful candidates to participate online, but the email says i've been successful and that they've made the "difficult decision" to move it online. Basically I want to know whether they're lying...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would assume it means GCSE or equivalent because it is phrased as an eligibility question, meaning that if you selected "no" you would probs get something telling you to withdraw your application/that you cannot apply. Then again, maybe the opportunity is just for UK graduates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At the Bird&Bird open day there were quite a few career changers among the trainees and associates who were at least in their 30s when they got a TC. I know you're only considering US firms but maybe worth bearing in mind! x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, this is very helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!! Just out of curiosity, are you drawing from personal experience, and if not, would you recommend any resources to look at (aside from the ones Jessica mentioned) to get a better understanding? Thanks again xx
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any advice on how to succeed on a VS with a low TC retention? Like how do I stick out, how can I produce good quality work, etc Any advice appreciated Ty!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That seem pretty unfair considering how notoriously unreliable AI detecting tools are :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completely agree, plus me filling out the survey would corrupt the process, but I wonder whether it not being legitimate for them to penalise me would stop them :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, which is why I asked whether candidates get penalised for not completing it (i.e. by opting out)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    On that note, do candidates get penalised for not filling out the Rare survey? I didn't grow up in the UK so almost all of the questions are inapplicable (eg. school meals, postcode, etc), but they do not have a "prefer not to say" option. I usually opt out because the answers I would...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They got back to me after about an hour, but it was also a Friday and they seem to send out decisions then :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How familiar is one expected to be with Powerpoint and Excel on a vac scheme? Would appreciate insight from moderators and anyone who has completed a scheme before! x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I got 90% percentile last year and they didn't progress me to AC so they definitely emphasise the Capp more haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone received confirmation for the Hogan Lovells non-law open day? No app required, they just said they'd be allocating places on a first-come first-served basis and was wondering whether anyone has received confirmation

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