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  1. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I found that once you've gone through a question bank of, say, 50 questions, you've covered 99% of what you might ever get asked. Anything else and you can usually figure something out on the spot, based on what you already know. For me, the hard part was making sure I had an example for each...
  2. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! It was my first TI as well, last cycle after the initial application when applying for a direct TC, though I wasn't put forward. If it was anything like then, it was very straightforward. Standard motivational, competency, and situational questions, etc. Essentially a VI in telephone...
  3. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The first video and the couple of minutes timestamped in the second video helped me, maybe they'll help you. After enough experience and exposure, engaging with those at all levels, this positive mindset will become ingrained in you. Something else I like to keep in mind is that the roles...
  4. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You won't believe who got a presidency offer from the USA... twice. It only gets more twisted the further up you get. We're just getting started. Stay true to your values and maintain a strong community. It'll be alright.
  5. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Out of a total of 76 reactions made by BreadandButter as of 17:33, 49 of them are haha reacts. That's 77.6% haha reacts. BreadandButter is currently on a streak of 20 haha reacts, tied with their previous streak of 20 haha reacts. It was this or checking Outlook again
  6. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Two billion dollar firm btw 👍
  7. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Paul Gascoyne said: "I can confirm that the assessment is not timed. You will simply need to complete it at your own pace within the 5 day timeframe" Though, the test itself said something along the lines of "this test is not timed, but try to complete it as fast as you can" ??? what if I don't...
  8. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    After procrastinating, I finally got myself to take the Paul, Weiss online blended assessment. I managed to get high applied verbal intellect and high applied numerical intellect, which is good. Though, like others here, I'm not sure how to feel about my pillar scores of 6464 for grit, applied...
  9. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They'll never get our invention now >: )
  10. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Covington post-app PFO at 11:26 😔 They also invited me to a general application guidance session over MS Teams? Thanks, I suppose 🤣
  11. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nothing beats the rush of slapping in whatever cookie cutter responses you have lying around, for an application closing in 8 minutes
  12. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm questioning whether Linklaters still exists as a firm, or if they're a figment of my imagination
  13. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'm glad you love it 🤣 given the state of politics, I've decided to go full absurdist and endorse only representative we can truly trust 🙏
  14. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Dear LinkedIn, I am proud to announce that after tremendous effort and patience, I have secured a post-app Cooley PFO at 13:17. I would like to thank their event representatives and the lawyer who spent 45 minutes with me on the phone, for this would have not been possible without them. Most...
  15. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Paul, Weiss invitation to online assessment at 16:35. Submitted written app 20 minutes before the deadline (lmao) Does anyone else get anxiety doing SJT's when they aren't technically the "next" stage? In theory, my written app could've been horrendous, and I'd be doing the SJT for nothing 🤣 I...
  16. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's very frustrating. It reminds me of when I applied for a V&E winter and was told "We will respond to your application by the end of October if not before". Literally nothing ever since, even after submitting supplementary information. It's like they're stringing you along by keeping you on...
  17. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Nah, just post-app
  18. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That moment when you get hit with the "White & Case LLP - Vacation Scheme Application" from Molly Hill at 10:47AM (PFO, post-app)
  19. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it just me, or does this cycle feel particularly intense
  20. simplyfaith

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey everyone, what is your advice regarding giving firms updates after submitting applications? I recently got offered some non-legal contract work at a leading AI company to help train their model. As an aspiring technology lawyer, do you think this would be worth requesting to have 'added' to...
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