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  1. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much Jessica! They say to ensure that it is stricter as a formal business letter would I still need to include their address etc and mine at the top? I am wary that the word count is 300 words. @Jessica Booker
  2. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As part of the application, the firm requires a cover letter to be anonymised. They suggest to sign off the letter using my application reference number. How should I go about formatting it correctly with my address and other details at the top right hand corner, or is this not necessary in this...
  3. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone that's done the Reed Smith VI, please can you share the structure of it ? Is it strength-based or competency based?
  4. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is this for the TC?
  5. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone still waiting to hear back from DLA (London) after meeting VI benchmark?
  6. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! When did you complete the online assessment? Also which office was this for?
  7. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Completely understand how you feel! This is something I’m sure everyone has felt at some point. The process is so consuming, but you just have to stick with it and not give up! Hoping you get some good news very soon :)
  8. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard back from Dentons?
  9. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Was this for London and when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking ?
  10. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations!! When did you send your written app?
  11. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any tips for the online assessment? :)
  12. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any PFOs from DLA London office after passing the VI stage?
  13. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! Best of luck 😊😊
  14. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats on getting a VI! How long after submitting your application did it take you to hear back?
  15. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the Mills & Reeve question about motivation to the role/ firm and is it timed? :)
  16. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much for sharing this! What was the written question like, could you share a bit more about this?
  17. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats on getting to that stage!! How long did it take you to hear back after the online assessments?
  18. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    "What is motivating you toward a career at Cooley?" Is this question essentially asking why commercial law and why Cooley? I would really appreciate some help understanding this question and the best way to structure a response :) @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
  19. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the Addleshaw Goddard work experience section limited to 3, it says to quote up to 3 but the form itself allows more than 3?
  20. clo224455

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For Addleshaw Goddard there is a section in the application that says, "Use this space to tell us about any mitigating circumstances that you might have, any scholarships or awards that you have achieved or any other information, such as your preferred pronouns" Would it be appropriate to...

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