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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is it foolish to use the same answer from the application to the same competency question during the interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman, the components are: a group activity, negotiation exercise, technical assessment and a 'mini interview'. Thanks for the help!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have an upcoming AC this Wednesday and wanted to ask if anyone had any advice on any final preparation I should focus on? Any advice would be greatly appreciated @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am finishing up on an application which has the final question: "Please provide any additional information to support your application." A simple question I know but since the application already includes a question on hobbies and interests, and another on "any awards, scholarships, leadership...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much! This is really helpful, especially your draft response!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi there, I have a question regarding the Marriott Harrison VS application. One of the questions is: "Where do you see your career in five years, and how does this align with the work Marriott Harrison does?" Would greatly appreciate some pointers on how to approach this question, and how to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Out of curiosity, is the Taylor Wessing test automatic, or does the early talent team assess the online application first before sending out invites?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Heard back with a PFO too. Feeling quite bad about it as I thought I put in a good application and also made it to the VI stage last cycle. I guess past success does not guarantee anything
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Has anyone heard from Howard Kennedy yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    As anyone who applied to the Hill Dickinson London insight schemes heard anything? Can firms give offers for difference offices on different days or do they generally send out all offers at once?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi, I got the same problems with the automatic confirmation email from Howard Kennedy. I sent an email to their grad recruitment and they said there was nothing to be concerned about nor did I miss out on important information. Hope this alleviates your concerns!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same question for anyone who applied for HD London marine services stream 😅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! May I ask which stream and office you applied for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it possible to do the Stephenson Harwood assessment in two sittings? Do the test on one day and then the VI on another?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same! So happy to make it to the next round!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone else not yet received an assessment invite for SH? Wondering if I should be expecting a PFO now
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you very much - this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi all, other than the impact of AI and the current state of the economy (high interest rates etc.) what are any other main challenges facing the UK legal industry? I would be interested to hear your suggestions @Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If a firm allows for unlimited prep time for a video interview, what is the appropriate amount of time to actually use?

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