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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    w&c VI! would really appreciate tips from anyone who has done it in the past
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thanks very much! that's good to hear
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Andrei Radu, I have a Slaughter and May TC interview coming up and am especially worried about the article discussion - in your experience do they usually give very technical articles such as interest rates, financial deregulation etc. or more likely on broader current trends? Thank you!
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    Hi! I just got the invite today and haven't received any tips yet.. have you managed to find...

    Hi! I just got the invite today and haven't received any tips yet.. have you managed to find anything?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks! it’s for the Guildford office
  6. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    if anyone has tips for CRS VI that’ll be greatly appreciated!
  7. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone know for Reed Smith's online test that is recorded, is that a factor that is taken into account? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For a question asking "In your view which personal qualities make a successful lawyer?", am I supposed to give examples of how I demonstrate these qualities? sorry if this is a bit of a dumb question. this is for Sidley btw. Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any tips on AC group exercise would be greatly appreciated please!!
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone know how long it takes for Mayer Brown to send test invites - want to get it over and done with asap😭
  11. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think you can prepare at all, it’s untimed but it’s just really silly and I honestly don’t know what sort of answers they are looking for…
  12. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is there a solution to this or should I email?
  13. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can prepare for as long as you want, with a 2-min recording time
  14. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long does it take for DLA Piper to send VI invitations after passing WG? it’s been a week since they’ve last emailed :(
  15. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if A&O sends AC invites in batches?
  16. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    which day is your open day on please?
  17. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    it means that you'll get fast tracked to the AC (last stage of the application process) after attending the open day! congrats!

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