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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I'd recommend FT News Briefing (for an overall macro-level picture) and The Commercial Awareness Podcast by Peter Watson (for understanding how to 'talk' commercially and discuss an issue at depth, which is something very different than just being commercially aware). BBC Radio 4 The Bottom Line...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'm talking about the Winter Trainee Associate Programme 2025 window (Direct TC), for which the deadline was early January. They sent out the WG invites around a month after the deadline, and there was only one batch then. Sounds extremely unlikely that they got through all the apps in less than...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    They usually do, but the Direct TC intake this year surprisingly only had one batch sent out. They give 3 days to do the test! :) Edit: I'm talking about the window for which the deadline was in January!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Unrelated to the query that you posted - but I think Eversheds has (for the past two years) filled their TC spots entirely from the Vac Scheme candidates. I remember candidates receiving communication from the firm last year about how there aren't any TC spots left. Anyone please correct me...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much, Jess! Couldn't have done it without your constant help 🥰
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Freshfields TC offer!!! ♥️ I really can't believe I'm writing this. Out of the 20+ applications I've made in the last two cycles, this was the only one that progressed this cycle, and this was my first and only AC. Everyone please remember that one yes is all you need! Ever grateful for all the...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Isn't the Watson Glaser test for Bakers the next stage of the process?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have recommendations for documentaries/videos to watch for business understanding? Not looking for any particular concepts - but more to understand how a business practically runs, and something that could help to make practical suggestions regarding what future steps a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For people who have attended ACs - how long is the Why X firm answer supposed to be? Is 3-3.5 minutes considered to be too long? This is for a one hour long competency/general interview!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Sorry to hear :( May I ask when you applied?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much @Jessica Booker! :D
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Not yet, I’m hoping we get it tomorrow!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! If anyone has done the AC for Freshfields previously - how would you recommend preparing for the article interview? I have not done any case study or article interview before, so would you recommend doing specific M&A, Private Equity, or any other area of law prep? (not sure about this as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! If anyone has done the AC for Freshfields previously - how would you recommend preparing for the article interview? I have not done any case study or article interview before, so would you recommend doing specific M&A, Private Equity, or any other area of law prep? (not sure about this as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats!! Till what date are they holding ACs?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    There's no option to choose dates yet, they just asked if I'd be willing to interview for 2026! They did mention that ACs start from 6th March
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Received FF AC invite yesterday!! This is my first AC ever, would be super grateful for any tips on how to start preparing. Also, if anyone's done an AC with them previously, can I pls DM you? Thanks! 😄
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from W&C for summer vacation scheme after applying on the deadline? Wondering if they'll end up filling places before reaching applications that were submitted this late :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I didn't get an email either, so it should be fine I guess! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For Freshfields' WG - does anyone know if time taken for the test is counted while calculating the percentile?

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