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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi I have a few questions about a Video Interview I have. (1) any tips generally as I am usually so much worse at pre-recorded interviews than live phone or teams ones. (2) when speaking about a deal, how recent does it need to be -- there is a deal in particular that id love to talk about but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Did you end up e-mailing? I haven't received mine either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Is there an automatic test for HL?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hogan Lovells asks for details of any Open Days or Events attended. I’ve been to quite a few, but since my open days are already covered in my work experience section, I was planning to highlight other events instead. For example, I recently attended the Legal Cheek “AI, Blockchain and the...
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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

    im doing an application which asks for a cover letter. Does anyone have any tips regarding: what to include/ a rough framework and a word count? thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    When a application question is along the lines of: "based on your research of X firm, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise", do you need to talk about the firm a lot, or is it sufficient to pick one of their strong sectors as it's...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know roughly when the Spring VS and Summer VS ACs usually take place? I’ll be away for part of Feb/March and I’m trying to figure out whether I’d be more likely to miss the Spring or Summer ACs during that time. I’ll apply to whichever option gives me the best chance of avoiding...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    where do you find this info on the directory?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi, would appreciate a bit of insight. I am planning a small trip away (3nights so would include one weekday) before i go back to uni but I am still waiting for the outcome of an application in which the next stage is an AC. obviously low chances I get an invite but wondering if firms are...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I applied to HL two days ago and still haven’t received the WG link, i thought it was automatic?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats, well done!! Can I ask what location this is for, as I still haven't heard anything.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Same and I haven't heard anything yet.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you! I actually just realised they also ask in the form your motivations for being a solicitor and for applying to the firm. So do you think it would still be necessary to do a cover letter... feels a bit like they've asked everything already.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I've never had to write a cover letter as part of an application before, what would you include if it's alongside the questions: (1) write about your sport and leisure activities, (2) your greatest achievement and (3) your personal or career goals. Would it just ve focused around motivations for...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone got any good tips or know of any techniques to get better at Cappfinnity assessments, I always do terrible and feel like the reflections I get on my strengths/weaknesses aren't accurate at all. I have another SJT coming up and would appreciate any advice or websites to look at.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I got a PFO from a firm but have since (a month later) received an email that they will give me an update soon, do I presume that the second email was a mistake?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone emailed SH for updates for Summer Vac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Im waiting too, not sure when they'll get back to us as they gave no timeline.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When a firm has not given any indication of timetlines for hearing back is it ever appropriate to email and ask. I don't want to seem impatient but I have a summer job offer as a paralegal and need to commit to them within the next week or so, if I got accepted on to the vac schemes I'm waiting...

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