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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey, just wanted to let you know - it's not rolling. I confirmed it at one of their open days.- FutureTraineeMaybe
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does anybody know if we can do the two burges salmon tests separately- taking a break in between ?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @Abbie Whitlock , their work experience options are only paid employment, work experience - unpaid/paid, volunteering and open days. So, would you say they're not looking for extracurriculars?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does everybody include extra-curriculars in their work experience? - this firm doesn't have a separate extracurriculars section or questions that ask for it.- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That would be great @Abbie Whitlock. Thank you so muchhh!!!!!!- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Haven't done a job sim yet - so just wanted to ask - are the written exercises usually emails to clients?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Is anybody like terrified of VI's to the point where the entire week leading upto it/preparing just feels dreadful?😂😂- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For this question, Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? - i chose a litigation-based article but now I'm not too sure if commercial litigation is a client sector? I mean, it does...- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie - Reed Smith , I hope you're doing well! I was wondering how to answer this question in an interview - Two managers give you important tasks that are both due at the same time. How would you handle this situation?/ The partner asks you to take on more work when you’re already at...- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Does anybody know how many minutes you get to answer for the VI's?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I believe there are no questions this year- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Burges Salmon WVS Q, "Can you share a specific instance during your research, a conversation, or an event that convinced you that Burges Salmon was the right firm for you’ - for this question, I was planning on mentioning a virtual event I attended last year but I have also attended an AC with...- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Very amateur question to ask but for this question - Based on your research, what do you understand to be the biggest opportunity for one of the sectors in which we specialise? - how do you write about one opportunity for 300 words? if anybody has any structure/tips for this, it would be much...- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Has anybody got an invite to DLA Piper Birmingham discovery day?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think they're looking for one- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Congratulations to all who got to Bird & Bird's VI!! I haven't met them anywhere and I was wondering if all of you included a personal connection (met X at Y event) when answering the question ' Why Bird & Bird'- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
In the work experience section, if a firm is asking for open days - would it be alright to list firms that are very different from them? Or should I just exclude it?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello Would it be alright to know if there was any VI questions?- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hello @Abbie Whitlock , in the reed smith app form, would you recommend putting my extracurriculars and positions of responsibility in the work experience section? or is it better to exclude it from this section- FutureTraineeMaybe
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For those that passed the first HL test, any tips- FutureTraineeMaybe
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