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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I get this question a lot and I struggle to answer these because I did the test at 2am in bed, so whenever people ask for advice in person i really dont know what to say but whats already out there like using the links personality grid and answering questions based on that (it has a specific...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys! I am a future trainee at links and used this forum a lot and i mean a lot when i was applying for vac schemes last year, so just wanted to put it out there that if anyone has any question feel free to pm or just reply to this and ill try to answer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    if im in my second year of uni studying law what intake for TC would I be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    prayer
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    Linklaters vac scheme

    Has anyone done a prior Links vac scheme and wouldnt mind providing me with some insight into it all, got mine in a couple of weeks now and the nerves are kicking in.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    ive heard some firms have specific uni requirements (mid 2.1s, high 2.1s etc) once you recieve a TC is this true?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when you get a vc, do you have to do another training contract assessment centre?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    commercial law academy is good
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    do law firm themselves review VI's cus when I asked grad recruitment in clyde and co they said that everything is done and reviewed externally?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    congrats, is this for the london office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when was your interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    for links, we were given a specific platform to write, spelling and grammer checks were off. you are expected to keep your camera on whilst writing and someone within the call will say when its time to stop.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Wait they're called Davis polk woops lol, you have so much on your mind such as exams, application, interviews, my mind just forgets stuff 😂 . I couldn't even had accepted the vac scheme if I got in since I accepted another one anyway.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Pfo from davis and polk, read through my application and called them dla piper for all of it lol it is what it is.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    are there any in house vac schemes?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They called me two days after the AC and no I did not see it coming, im still in shock now. I mean im going to assume I passed all the sections since I got the scheme but im not sure they dont really dive into your results, they gave me feedback on areas to work on and said I really impressed in...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    guys I have a confession to make, I was one of the people that got fast tracked for an AC and also got a spring vac scheme for Linklaters 🎉🎉. Hang in there im sure they will be sending AC's out very soon.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yeah they will, interviews are currently taking place this week and next week for those fast tracked so youll probably know the outcome by next week latest.

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