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  1. Donuttime

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

    City law firms have more of an international presence work with clients in various jurisdictions complex transactions and deals regional firms focus more within the area they are in for example midlands etc work is sometimes on a smaller scale
  2. Donuttime

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

    yes but I think what they were trying to say is that at the end of the day, commercial lawyers are intedning to make money for a business by working with clients. Pro-bono is only a small part of the role of a commercial lawyer n
  3. Donuttime

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

    I’m sure it went better than you expect. Grilled in what way
  4. Donuttime

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

    Is contentious work like litigation etc?
  5. Donuttime

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

    when is it? goodluck also!
  6. Donuttime

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

    What do people say when they get into the interview room (zoom room) with the assessor. I always tend to say an awkward "Hi..." then trail off? or am I thinking way too much into this?
  7. Donuttime

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

    Thank YOU! You don't understand how helpful and thorough this is :)
  8. Donuttime

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

    Im finding it difficult relating a commercial story back to a law firm? how do people approach this
  9. Donuttime

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

    Does anyone know the difference between a sector focused approach and a services approach?
  10. Donuttime

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

    Any insight into Dechert Written exercise please no idea what to expect 😓
  11. Donuttime

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

    This could be a good sign because from this forum they usually reject straight away
  12. Donuttime

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

    same here
  13. Donuttime

    Hi GK8997, I have just been asked to complete the Dechert video interview. I was just...

    Hi GK8997, I have just been asked to complete the Dechert video interview. I was just wondering whether you had any tips or advice? or what it consists of? Would really appreciate it!
  14. Donuttime

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

    How do people prepare for competency interviews?
  15. Donuttime

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

    Theres no average. It differs for everyone
  16. Donuttime

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

    Automatic
  17. Donuttime

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

    Congrats! Where there any other dates?
  18. Donuttime

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

    yes thats generally correct
  19. Donuttime

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

    Wednesday!
  20. Donuttime

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

    Helloo what time do firms stop sending emails? I always thought they stopped at 5pm for some weird reason 💀

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