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  1. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys - what would be the best podcasts to listen to when preparing for interviews?
  2. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anybody have a rough clue as to how many people HSF invite to their AC's?
  3. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does OC send virtual AC invites in batches?
  4. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu Hope you're doing well! I had a doubt regarding how to respond to this question "Why City law?". I would be very grateful to have any insight into what are firms looking for in this answer.
  5. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!!!! Can i ask when you applied/which office it was for?
  6. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How to best answer the question 'why this firm' in a structured manner in an interview? Any insights would be appreciated @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu
  7. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Need a bit of advice For everyone that has been successful with AC's this year, what would be the key economic developments that could come up in a case study?
  8. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hello @Jessica Booker For the mock interviews, is it possible to choose both competency and case study interview? Or do we have to book them separately, because i cannot find the standard interview option on the form? Many thanks!
  9. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anybody know if Harbottle & Lewis sponsors international students?
  10. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! Can I ask if this was for summer?
  11. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Fieldfisher test invite! Would be grateful for any advice!
  12. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it okay to not mention Private Equity in the Travers Smith Cover letter?
  13. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!! Can I ask when you completed the Reed Smith test?
  14. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can I ask if all 7 games of arctic shores were included?
  15. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same!!
  16. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Baker Mckenzie Summer VS PFO (applied a few days before the deadline)
  17. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I scored lowest in Analysis and made it to AC last year. So don't worry!!
  18. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anybody know if Taylor Wessing sends out the tests in batches or is it likely to be a PFO now?
  19. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wondering the same...
  20. FutureTraineeMaybe

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did anybody who did tests for taylor wessing in mid- december hear back? (For summer)

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