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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did a few hours each day for the 4 days before an AC. Although, this was after I'd already done a Vac Scheme so it was really just remembering stuff rather than preparing examples from scratch
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You don't need to write an essay to state a point. Perhaps you've had a bad experience with using them, but on the whole having someone review your cover letter, particularly an advisor who is likely read 100s/1000s of cover letters, is a net positive. If you have a connection in the legal field...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I can assure you, people are not getting VS's easily. Behind every 2 VS offers are an inbox full of PFOs from other firms. It's partly a numbers game at the end of the day. However, it is also about putting in the work. You need to be using career advisors to review your cover letters and...
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    Debate with me

    What was the actual original question
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know a couple people with summers so I assumed by extrapolating. Okay if you've only interviewed for Spring this week, quite surprised though - they've already ran a fair few ACs I would have assumed filled by now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The sentiment is encouraging, but its not entirely applicable to the current climate for applicants to TCs.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    W&C Spring is filled I believe, summer I think most offers already being made but likely still some to come
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    PHurst, if you get rejected for the VS will they allow an application to the TC also
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    W&C Assessments During VS

    Hi, I was just wondering if anybody could advise how to best prepare for the written and group assessments that occur whilst on the VS? Any insight (that you'are allowed to share) would be appreciated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Spring W&C, has anyone received the actual contracts yet? Received verbal offer but that was over a week ago with no official documentation received yet
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just be concise and ensure you spend some time organising your thoughts beforehand. It's not massively complicated tbh, more about time management

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