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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi everyone, I just got rejected by the firm I completed a vac scheme with this summer. I am waiting to get feedback which I will of course incorporate into my next cycle but do any of you have any advice? Whether it's on how to keep going or anything else at all, it would be appreciated! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Question regarding the SQE: I know that the firm I am interested in does the SQE with U of Law but I was wondering whether you know if firms have been open to using other providers to suit their TC candidates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any tips on how to prep for critical reasoning tests and group exercises? At the end of my VS I will have to do a critical reasoning test and a group exercise and I'm not sure what resources there are out there.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone heard from Kingsley after getting their test report as to whether they have progressed or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thanks so so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    that's a great starting point/ approach. Thank you for the input!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    here you go! Kingsley Napley is considering setting up a new office overseas. Which location would you suggest, given our broad range of practice areas and client base? (Feel free to use any research tool or AI platform to help you with your answer) (250) Please critique the answer above in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any advice on how to approach the Kinglsey Napley TC questions? So odd!
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    k&l gates assessment centre

    did anyone manage to get any info on this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Finally finally finally FINALLY I have a vac scheme offer. My one and only application to make it past the paper stage (on a formal vac scheme anyway)!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WBD is really keeping us in agony till the last day of the week…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for linking this Andrei!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    uhhhh I finally got offered a VS interview?! This is my first one, I have no idea what to expect, any and all advice or tips are absolutely welcome!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Did you end up finding anything on this?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! I’ve heard from neither so I am trying to hold on to a glimmer of hope which is probs pointless 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone gotten a pfo from orrick or k&l gates?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    WBD test feedback is brutal. Grit 6, applied intellect 4, creative force 4, digital mindset 6
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Man I’m just so tired. I’ve heard nothing from Orrick, I now see K&L are handing out interviews and I still haven’t heard. I am so so demoralised with all these PFOs. I felt like those two were my best apps. I lowkey wanna give up
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard from K&L or other people from Orrick?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from Debevoise yet?

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