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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello @Afraz Akhtar, I have been told to change my answer because GR tend to read past applications, but I am not sure. I feel that my first successful application was pure luck. I only started to seriously apply last year, this year I want to be successful, but still struggling to understand a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Afraz Akhtar, I trust you are well. I am applying to CRS, and one of the questions is about your proudest achievement. I applied to CRS twice and always passed, but this also means that I cannot write again about my two proudest achievements (sigh). I was planning to write about how I am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello people, Do you know when we will hear back from Paul Weiss? Also, has anyone heard back from BCLP after completing their test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, but I wonder how to fit everything on one page. Font size 11 is okay?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is anyone applying to Perkins Coie? I would love to share opinions.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you @Afraz Akhtar. How many pages do you think my cover letter should be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    For those who are applying to Perkins Coie, did you include why commercial law in your cover letter? Hello @Afraz Akhtar, I am applying to Perkins Coie, and their website states," Cover letter including your response to the following questions: What attracts you to the Legal Business Analyst...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    May I ask you when this was?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if Cooley accepts LPC graduates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hello guys, Does anyone know if LPC-qualified candidates can apply for the Perkins Coie Legal Analyst position?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much for the insight!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Andrei Radu , I trust you are well. I am currently applying to Squire, and I am struggling to understand how to approach this question. "Please argue whether you are for or against stricter regulation of social media". Is it ok if, for example, I say: I am in favour of/against stricter...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Andrei Radu, I am applying to both Dechert and Eversheds and would like to ask your opinion on how to approach these two questions. 1) If applicable, please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi guys, I am applying to White & Case, and this is their question: Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involved, and how did the firm navigate them? I was wondering if I only need to analyse...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    @Andrei Radu, apologies, but I have another question. I am currently applying to Dechert, and I am struggling to understand how many words I should write to cover each part of the question. This is the question: Please outline the skills you possess that make you well suited to a career as a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Andrei Radu, given my professional background, I want to talk about a law firm's practice area. However, they only ranked Band4, which I think is still good. Should I write about it even if it is low-ranked?

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