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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    what are some key challenges that law firms are facing today apart from AI & tech?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What are the best questions to ask at the end of a partner interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @axelbeugre Hi Axel, I have my first AC next week and just wanted to ask if you've got any advice thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any advice on getting over AC nerves and also advice on what type of questions to ask during a partner interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I can’t believe I’m saying this but my first ever AC invite from AG 😭 I’d appreciate any advice from anyone that’s previously done an AC since it is my first ever assessment centre and don’t know what to expect thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't heard back post VI Leeds
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Why are Addleshaw taking so long to get back post VI
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone else not heard back from Addleshaw post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if AG are having more AC’s (not London)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    4th of Feb, they extended the deadline
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I didn’t apply to Reed Smith and Shoosmiths is situational based
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There’s no VI for me and I’ve been sent the online blended assessment
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    Anyone heard from AG (Leeds) post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I focused on a split of both but mainly why a trainee at Shoosmiths e.g. talk about a practice area or clients
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from AG Leeds office post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone hear from AG Leeds post VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anything from Addleshaw Goddard Leeds office post VI?

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