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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does Winston and strawn only give out 2 TC offers???? That’s mad!!! Also unpopular opinion but I really really suck at Watson Glaser and i literally prefer amberjack over them😭 any tips please?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Winston and Strawn next stage invite - Watson Glaser test! :) (i applied on deadline day)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I used to travel 45 mins door to door (one way) that was considered to be fine in London. I stayed in Wembley Park and used to travel to Bank😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Good that you have photos, you can explain your situation to grad rec and maybe send them those anyways if they’re being too adamant, I don’t think they’ll mind as you’re trying your best to prove your results :) also just mention in the email and you’re happy to order them but it may take some...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, did you by any chance scan them in or maybe your parents took a picture or something of the certificates for A levels and for GCSE how did u prove it for uni, try the same thing? (Im prolly being silly because you would’ve already checked haha) I am an international so I remember emailing...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WBD is testing my patience😭😭😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes absolutely, a lot of people who do non law degrees get a tc either directly if they have work experience (in some cases even without) or via VS. Fun fact- the team I sat in, most associates did non law degrees at uni (mostly lit or history)! Even if you look at trainees at a firm generally...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Good luck to you too!! I got an email on the 17th March. I also applied first week feb and gave the assessment on 8th Feb so I’m assuming you’ll hear back soon (vac scheme, unsure about DTC) :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I understand your concern! To be honest, if it’s not too bold like bold stripes on a suit or the brand name printed across the whole briefcase and if its just a small logo or/and the brand name written in a small font size, you would be absolutely fine :) (I believe it would also look smart, use...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, for SJT - the same amber jack assessment like other firms. The pillars are different - client, firm, people - marked out of 10 each! Keep the firms core values of the firm and skills needed in a trainee in mind and answer accordingly. Be yourself and you will be fine :) For written ques (2...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would suggest find something unique, which the interviewer will remember and feel impressed by. Getting a first is a big achievement ofc but I believe a lot of people get it. For example - i always say getting a global excellence scholarship at university for the full duration of my course...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree with you, I’m Hindu and we are only supposed to wear white on funerals according to our faith :) I also agree and have seen a lot of partners and associates wearing black suits and carrying them so smarty. I have also seen trainees wear them and it looked smart. It’s about personal...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Speaking from my experience (I did a legal placement in my third year so it may be a bit different as i had to go to office for a year), wear a blazer on your first two days and then see how others are dressed. I wore formals on my first day and then switched to semi formal (satin shirt and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just gave the Browne Jacobson telephone interview! :) Think it went alright🤞🏻 For anyone waiting, my interviewer said that their ac is on 23rd April and they’re gonna get back to applicants on the week commencing 7 April (post TI)! (This is for vac scheme I’m not sure about DTC).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you lovely!! If you don’t mind me asking when did u give the VI? I gave it on the 13th so hoping to hear back soon! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations! Was this invite for a telephone/zoom interview? I thought that the final stage was the vi and the ac would be conducted on the scheme for tc? I am still waiting to hear back post vi :(
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations to everyone who got an offer from CRS! :) celebrate your huge achievement today!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh don’t worry about it, it’s defo okay! Just grab hot chocolate (it looks like coffee as well ;) ) @jta227 @Chris Brown
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I haven’t and was wondering the same! Hopefully they’d get back to us soon :)🤞🏻!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is absolutely amazing and super helpful! Thank you very very much Amma! :) If a question is asked in relation to what gives BJ an upper hand over competitors, what are the best points to cover that? Should I be looking for usp’s? Should I answer separately for sectors and then for size or...

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