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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post AC for summer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have the Baker McKenzie AC early next week. If anyone has done the AC this cycle please, please message me. I am happy to swap insights on the ACs that I have done.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    In a recent assessment centre, I was asked about the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the firm. I'm curious to know how others would have responded to this question as I think the response that I have was vague and broad.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, For the Covington AC, the email from the firm states that the assessment will consist of a competency interview and a case study exercise. Does anyone know whether the case study will require a written response (like a written exercise) or if it will be discussed in an interview...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Reed Smith AC!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, if anyone has done the Covington AC in the previous years, I would be grateful if you could message me with any insight. Happy to return the favour for the firms that I have gotten through some stages/ AC this year so far.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Covington AC invite!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m in the process of applying to Freshfields and I’m wondering if not attaching my CV will negatively affect my application. I’ve already completed the Vantage work experience section, but I’m not entirely happy with my CV at the moment and would prefer not to submit it. Would anyone have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from Latham on the Spring VS?
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    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything!

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I am a graduate from a non-Russell Group university, and I was wondering if this would have any negative impact on my application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats! What type of questions did you get in the VI?

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