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

    helps a lot thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you Jesicca, this helps a lot!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I didn't think of it this way, this helps so much thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I was afraid it may be a bit too generic as they're not the only firm to offer these. Would you say 2-3 sentences are enough to justify my motivations? I'm never sure how much detail you're supposed to go in!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Complete noob here -- im writing my white & case cover letter, and in the 'why W&C' paragraph I mentioned their global reach and training structure (guaranteed overseas secondment + mix of contentious/non-contentious. -- just wondering if this is too generic, or if there's a way to elevate at all?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone re-applied to Jones Day after interviewing there and being unsuccessful? Their website says: Please note: 1. It is not our policy to reassess candidates who have previously interviewed or attended a placement scheme with us and been unsuccessful in their application. 2. Whilst we do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone else still waiting to hear from bird & bird post-WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Okay that makes sense, thanks so much Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I used to volunteer at this charity twice a week but now work full time so no longer doing this, so not sure if appropriate to mention it. Other than that, I do some bouldering, hiking etc. -- but its nothing sellable like being a team captain haha
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is there a trick to answering questions like "What are your main spare time interests?" -- am I supposed to talk about how my skills relate back to the qualities the firm is looking for? My spare time interests don't really involve any 'position of responsibility or anything like that, e.g I was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They're kinda bs imo - i always get different results everytime i do these lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    NRF PFO, pre-WG
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone heard from bird & bird post WG?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know which firms have relatively 'generic/easy' applications? I am currently working full time and unfortunately barely have any time to write applications, let alone do research into v niche questions on some apps.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    does bird & bird send the watson glaser test to everyone?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    That's what I was thinking too 😓
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone still waiting on macfarlanes?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Never got that email haha guess i'll be waiting for a long time 😅
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    just saw that, thanks!

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