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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it a bad idea for a 'why this firm question?' to talk about a sector that isn't their largest/most profitable? It's still one of their core six. I was also thinking about breaking the question down into practice area, legal tech, and how my degree relates to the outlook of the firm. Is there...
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    Guide: Law Firm Practice Areas

    This was so helpful thank you!
  3. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, has anyone completed the critical thinking test for Addleshaw Goddard? Is it a Watson Glaser?
  4. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So my cycle is over post AC rejection 🥲any tips on what I can do to ensure I get a VS/TC next cycle as a non law graduate? also I don’t know if I’ve misunderstood but if majority of firms have had AC’s (with both vs and tc applicants) does that mean there’s not much point in applying for...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Osborne Clarke PFO post AC :(
  6. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    SPB post VI PFO (manchester) 😭
  7. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone have any tips for Osborne Clarke final AC (group exercise, panel interview: motivational/ situational/ commercial questions and WG) :)
  8. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Osborne Clark AC!!! (Reading office)
  9. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from the reading office for OC 😭😭?
  10. tcla888

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If anyone has done the virtual AC for Osborne Clarke please let me know how it went/ what happened on the day etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've seen advice about how in the work experience section you should put all of your insight days into one box, but when you talk about them in the 150 words are you meant to talk about them individually or just say going to insight days helped deepen your interest in law etc?

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