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  1. SK02

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations I'm curious to learn when did you apply and for which office ? Though, I don't have any particular advice or questions for a strength-based video interview since never experienced one.
  2. SK02

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    15-20, it's pretty striaghtforward with some situations and you have to arrange repsones from the given options.
  3. SK02

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Juts out of curiosity, what were your three top skills? Mine were; Adaptability, Attention to Detail & Collaboration. Don't know how to interpret them with the firm's values.
  4. SK02

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Between 10-12 hours. I received my report within 6 hours after giving the test.
  5. SK02

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from Eversheds Sutherland following the vacations scheme application in the London office?
  6. SK02

    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    Hi Paul, I was wondering how S&S is looking up to the new SQE route to register as solicitor with SRA? Is there and development done to adopt the new framework or the firm will be expecting the trainees to follow the existing route? thanks and regards Suraj
  7. SK02

    Ask Shearman & Sterling Anything!

    hi Paul, I am a law graduate (2020) from India and pursuing LLM at Queen Mary University of London (2020-21). I am curious to know do the firms consider LLM enrolled applicants for the vacation scheme program? if yes ,then I have a follow up question about the visa status. As per the UK...

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