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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Madison, Personally, I found the WG without preparation ok, but I was not close to the successful percentile score. I didn't practice consistently for it, I initially looked at tips online and on YouTube and looked at some practice questions. I have always found that the practice questions...- A_ede
- Post #10,371
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, Applications are incredibly tough, so don't be too disheartened. It can feel like the process is entirely negative, but with consistent work, there will be success! It just takes time :) The main problem could be your approach to the WG and other psychometric assessments. I'm not sure...- A_ede
- Post #10,362
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Feedback on Skadden VC application
Hi, I thought I would chime in here! It can be very difficult to balance the importance of expressing yourself and the firm without going into too much depth on either. For me, the best success I've had with applications is when I start with why the firm and then link this to why me. I would...- A_ede
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, I was asked this in my final TC interview and the first thing I acknowledged was the overlap between transactional law and investment banking. I then went on to discuss three reasons why I was drawn to commercial law. I discussed the team/client relationship within law firms and the value...- A_ede
- Post #10,324
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi, My main tip on answering written exercises is to write very clearly and concisely. You want the person reading it to see that you have well-formulated and structured arguments. This is incredibly important because the knowledge aspect can be fixed, but the way you think can show a real...- A_ede
- Post #10,320
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Is it worth submitting last-minute applications for firms recruiting on a rolling basis?
Hi, I thought I'd also share my insight to this topic. Last year, the significant majority of my applications were sent in the last 48 hours of the deadline. I generally found that were I had submitted 48 hours, instead of 24 hours ahead of the deadline I had a greater chance of success...- A_ede
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- Forum: Applications Discussion