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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If anyone has insights on this, Id really appreciate it. I have a video interview with Dentons, and i don't know whether it is timed or untimed. It says " Once you start the video interview you will need to complete all the questions in one sitting. The interview consists of 5 questions, which...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have insights for Dentons video interview? Id appreciate anything!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    linklaters pfo, saw it coming but idk why it took them this long to send it
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi @Jessica Booker ; wanted to ask what documents do a firm need for vs? is it just transcript / right to work ? Also, i was told by a firm id hear 'next week' regarding the offer in writing but its been a week and a half, shall i email them or give it more time? thanks in advance.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone hear back from Dentons Middle East?
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can I ask why firms call to make offers when it could be sent via email?
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    in an interview, if youre asked how many firms you've applied to, what is a good response?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone have advice for white & case HR/associate interview? (This is not for London TC/VS but I am assuming the questions will be similar) Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree! Amma did a good job in explaining this and its so interesting... might be a silly question but isn't IP law the opposite of this? i feel like working in IP law/competition or even both would make an interesting career
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if youve been asked a question youre unsure of the answer / throws you off / do not know how to respond to it, what is the best way to go about this ? also, does choosing whether you want to do a spring scheme / summer scheme makes a difference in the firm accepting/rejecting you, or no? thanks...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, just got an Invitation to complete Legal High Potential Assessment from Dentons. I would appreciate any insights on this.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for those who did white & case VI, how long till you heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, I would be grateful to anyone who can PM me any tips for white and case video interview (vacation scheme).

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