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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello! I have an AC coming up at HL, I know one of their case studies is Insolvency/ involving a company going bust - I have no idea how to prepare for insolvency related case studies! Any advice please <3? @AvniD any advice?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! Does anyone know is Hogan Lovells does blind AC? and what the structure is? Wondering if anyone has an AC coming up
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Jessica Booker following this I took their WG test and I did not receive my full extra time! It was half less per what was stated in the email.. I completed the test still. I am wondering if I should email graduate recruitment and let them know or just let it be or wait for the outcome...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you @Jessica Booker! I am always very grateful for your responses!
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I received this email after sincerely apologising and telling grad rec that I incorrectly put 22 instead of 77 for one module grade asking them if they can make a note of this for themselves (not to amend it in my application). Randomly going through the app after the deadline ( to copy paste...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all, I am wondering whether it is true if you can re-use the why you and why law part of cover letters for all firms that do a cover letter - only changing the why this firm part. Has anyone had success in this?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much! It is for interview!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! I was wondering how to answer the 'Tell me more about your work experience at X? what is a good structure to follow? Should we mention a challenge we faced?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @KBLAW as a follow up would you have advice on VI? It is my first one. I am particularly unsure about how to fit in everything in 'why firm' - do we need to link it back to ourselves or just give reasons?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, a while ago actually! Last Month!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! does anyone have advice on Kirkland's VI? I spent a really long time on the app and dont want to fail on VI! Im worried about being thrown off. How does one prepare for VI's when they can ask anything?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi all! I would love advice on 'discussing a commercial story' both in the context of apps and interviews. For apps, what would be a good structure to follow and what kind of story would be good - it should be something commercial and not legal right such as a new law or new rules by FCA? The...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi! Did you manage to take the tests? I am on the same boat!
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Thank you so much for this guys!
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Hi @j.s.cox ! I came across this and I have genuinely enjoyed reading it so much!!! Thank you so much for your journey updates it has greatly motivated me and massive congrats on the vac scheme! I wanted to seek some advice from u as I also want to improve my commercial awareness - how much...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Guys! Does anyone know if skadden, reed smith or simmons are rolling please?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For those who have submitted an application to A&O and been succesful, any tips on how to approach Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success? (250 words) I am confused as to 1. whether for the first part we...

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