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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For the Freshfields cover letter, do we have to address it to anyone?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You have unlimited time to prepare them so you can just open the test to find out . If I remember correctly one is 'why pinsent masons?' and the second is competency based, but I've completely blanked on what it was.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone have any experience with Bird & Bird VI. It says competency questions on the email but their website mentions motivation questions as well. Is anyone able to provide some more insights?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I applied on 8th November and got the WG invite 2 days ago, so I think they just take a while.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For Taylor Wessing it says you are not required to upload a cover letter, but it still gives the option. Is it beneficial in any way to upload one?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long after submitting applications for DLA, Weil and W&C till people received responses?

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