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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Can't fully believe I'm writing this but, following a successful VS, I've been offered a TC at my dream firm!!! I've been a bit MIA on TCLA since I started a new job in January but all of the advice I received on this forum last year was instrumental to my success so thank you so much...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Bit of a rogue one but would anyone be willing to let me read their successful Withers or Farrers application? Really like the firms so just want to check whether I'm on the right track... Would happily share any of my successful applications and/or proofread one of your apps in return! Please...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Just had to cancel my interview with Jones Day next week (because I'm in a very fortunate position where I've already secured a VS but work full time so realistically couldn't take anymore time off work) - who do I think I am 😩
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I did because it was honestly such a lovely interview experience - I don't think it does any harm!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I imagine every interview could differ but my interviewers didn't really - I went into quite a lot of depth in my answers though because I was conscious that they hadn't seen my application and knew nothing about me/my experiences
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Cried on the phone to grad rec (lol) and then opened the champagne 🥂
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It's unlikely that they would've been able to review all of their applications in 2 weeks! For my own sanity, I always assume it's positive news until if/when I receive a rejection
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    They'll likely have a lot of people to call! Don't count yourself out yet 🤍
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Applied to 21 this cycle - 13 rejections (including 1 post-interview and 2 post-VI rejections), 1 offer, 1 upcoming interview and waiting to hear from the rest!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    (By late, I mean past the deadline) Regardless, this is super helpful and really reassuring so thank you so so much 🤍
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I have lots of potential employer references who I know would only say good things, but I only have one real option for an academic reference - my dissertation supervisor! Basically I handed a draft dissertation chapter in (very) late, but in the end I got 78 marks and he emailed me something...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I know it will vary, but what kind of general things in a reference could result in the offer being retracted?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm in the exact same position! I emailed them yesterday and they responded today saying: "We have received a vast number of applications this year which has resulted in us taking a little longer than usual to get back to you with an update. We will get back to you with an outcome as soon as...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is me with CC... Genuinely have PTSD from the M&A case study Partner interview (didn't even know what M&A was at the time 3/4 years ago), and when asked which other firms I'd applied to I said a regional firm and a US firm 🥴
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Macfarlanes and Farrer & Co do around 50%, and Withers recruited way more from direct TC than VS last year!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This is actually incredible, congratulations!!! If you wouldn't mind sharing, what did you do differently this cycle that you believe was fundamental to your success?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Someone talking over you constantly would only reflect badly on them, not you! My advice: The assessors know the limitations of being virtual (i.e. the lag may mean there's some talking over, etc.) so I don't think they'll be too harsh about that if you apologise and don't do it constantly The...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    The recapitalisation of Aston Martin (https://www.macfarlanes.com/press-releases/2020/macfarlanes-advises-consortium-led-by-lawrence-stroll-on-500m-recapitalisation-of-aston-martin/) is one!
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    Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CKm7psBgEt_/ - I think this could be helpful for you!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I'm pretty sure Goldman Sachs have a Legal Analyst programme! Also, not a grad scheme per se, but you could look into legal recruitment

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