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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker I received two winter vacation scheme offers that conflict and have decided to take one over the other but wanted to seek your opinion on the matter. Regarding the other offer that I'm declining, I want to request to be deferred to the spring or summer runs of their vacation...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! When filling up the work experience section of vacation scheme applications, is it best to write in prose or are bullet points equally effective? For my first-year scheme applications, I largely duplicated the bullet points (achievement-focused instead of skill/learning-focused) from my CV...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, Is it better to send thank you notes to speakers via email or LinkedIn following an insight scheme? Thank you!
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Thank you for your prompt reply! I am presently located outside the UK and would be doing the vac scheme remotely. Given that I am not located in the UK (and hence visa restrictions may not apply), do you happen to know if the 20-hour limit would still apply?
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica, I have been offered a vacation scheme that clashes with the last week of my term, which poses some difficulty as I only have the right to work 20 hours during term time under my Tier 4 visa. I am wondering if there are any possible workarounds for such a scenario or is likely that I...
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    Ask A Graduate Recruiter Anything!

    Hi Jessica! I am currently applying for first-year schemes and wanted to ask whether I should mention the offers I have received from other firms so far? I've been successful on some very competitive applications and wonder if it might be helpful to mention them. If so, where would be the...
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    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back from Latham & Watkins regarding their first year insight scheme?

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