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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi - Would you be able to share whether the questions were motivation/competency etc. And/or if we get any prep time or if its unlimited?
  2. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just to be clear, cos I've seen mixed stuff online. Unlimited time to prepare answers for the questions? Or unlimited time to answer the questions? And mind sharing how many questions are asked/ or split?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all. I stupidly completed the A&O Shearman application form without having expanded on the skill section or application of those skills in the work experience tab. I've seen a lot of messages here since about story telling, or linking back, or writing loads etc. I absolutely did not do that...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You get paired with a recruiter who helps you with your applications. You have a limited amount of calls, I think it's once a months for 5 (ish) months. They just read over your applications, answer any questions, and that's about it. Since there's loads of people taking part, each...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you for this. I have been participating in lots of events, am part of AS, as well as some other stuff you mentioned, so I guess I'll just have to keep building on it and try again next year. :)
  6. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you, Holly. I appreciate this.
  7. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    i'm a second year law student and haven't yet managed to secure any legal experience/vs, what are my chances as a third year student applying for vs?
  8. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    No, will be emailing though.
  9. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    PFO Freshfields Summer VS post-WG.
  10. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Oh okay, was this for the Summer scheme?
  11. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    exact same over here, almost completely wiped from my memory 😅
  12. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Thank you for this! Question: are we able to move on to the next question once we're done speaking or must we wait if we finish early?
  13. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    should i be nervous for the Baker McK VI?
  14. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    applied on the 18th Dec, and invited to WG on the 21st
  15. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yeah, summer vac :/
  16. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    are vacation schemes ever open to third years?
  17. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    what does Baker Mck look for?
  18. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anyone know any good articles for video interviews? I have my first w/ BMcK.
  19. M

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same here, and also my first!

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