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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just to add onto this, they host ACs super late for the WVS, I did mine literally like a week before the scheme was due to start.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF PFO.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for this response, I feel way better going into the AC now ;)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For writing a memo, if I'm trying to address multiple separate topics is it appropriate to use numbered bullet points in the executive summary to summarise each key topic. Also, when addressing each topic in depth is it appropriate to use numbered points again, or should I be writing in full...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You have to score lowest somewhere, I wouldn't think much about it.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Imagine reading this as someone with no interest in commercial law, its literally gibberish ahahah.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, I need to provide academic certificates/transcripts as proof of qualifications prior to my AC. Do they usually accept "candidate statement of marks" instead of the official certificates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    W&C AC invite!!!!! really was not expecting that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I know a few people who did the Slaughters one and never converted, but I think Links gave 100% of vac schemers a TC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much, this is so helpful! I'm always worried about asking something dumb at the end haha.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I didn't and they gave me an interview. The word count is so short so I just jumped straight into my answer.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    "Given the firm's focus on cross-jurisdictional work, how does that impact your day-to-day work?" Is this a reasonable question to ask at the end of an interview? I'm worried it might be a dumb question/provoke a very short response.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In short, private equity firms buy distressed companies, make improvements to increase its profitability, then sell (exit) about 5 years later = profit.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That's just my theory, it might not be the case, Jessica will know more. But its definitely not futile, if its between applying or not, apply. EDIT: Actually, a recruiter at HL told me as they near the deadline for their schemes the "optional additional information" essentially becomes...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think its never really futile, i got invited to AC for HL WVS in DECEMEBER, like a week before it starts. It just becomes increasingly competitive I think, unless you specifically want the WVS date then probs go spring imo.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I've emailed the graduate recruitment at DLA Piper for similar issues and they were super helpful, might be worth shooting them an email explaining just to be sure.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anybody have any good resources for answering commercial awareness related questions? I always struggle with linking an article back to a firm.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    White & Case VI!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    London :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    DLA piper just let me know I passed the test!

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