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  1. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yes and I’m right year of study for example first year students cannot apply
  2. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it likely that firms have a set amount of AC they hold each year, or does it vary?
  3. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would also like to know this!
  4. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    has anyone been on a hogan lovells AC recently?
  5. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    how long did it take them to respond after completing the online test?
  6. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Given the tight word count of 250 words, it wouldn’t really make sense to split it 50/50 IMO. They want to know your motivations for commercial law but I feel like they’re looking more for why the firm. Why commercial law can be very succinct but why dechert needs to show you’ve done deep...
  7. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Briefly speak about why you want to be a commercial solicitor then speak about why Dechert so I’d say 30/70 or 40/60
  8. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Best to send as PDF for CV because format can change. Either way it doesn't matter if its not consistent but if you can then might aswell
  9. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    These clients make millions and so do the law firms. Not really filthy lucre going to the lawyers that work from 9am-1am IMO
  10. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    So sorry but that’s amazing! What firm if you don’t mind me asking? Is it Freshfields
  11. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They hold AC’s till March 16th
  12. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it depends on the firm. Some value speed and accuracy others just value speed. a good percentile varies from firm to firm
  13. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! What does the first stage consist of?
  14. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    theres always a chance. Hold on tight
  15. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is the higher the percentile ( for the WG) the higher the score? for example is a 76 percentile bad whereas 20 percentile good? super confused
  16. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    yes that would be really good!
  17. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is there any deadlines today? vantage seems down...
  18. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    minor detail but would Partner be capitalised or is it partner ahhhhh
  19. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Who are our biggest competitors? is that a competency question or motivation?

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