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

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Abii

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Does anyone know if the commercial awareness part of Taylor Wessing AC is a written exercise or an oral exercise? I have been receiving mixed info and not sure if i should email grad rec
Just because it was oral or written for one person doesn’t mean it will be the same for yourself. TW ACs have been running for a little while and continue over the next few weeks so I wouldn’t be surprised if they had various different commercial exercises over that time to protect the integrity of the process. By all means email grad rec and ask but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t tell you as they don’t pre-release information and you are limited for how long you can prep during the AC.
 

aspiringlawyer123_

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Does anyone know if the commercial awareness part of Taylor Wessing AC is a written exercise or an oral exercise? I have been receiving mixed info and not sure if i should email grad rec
You get given a written brief and you read it/think about answers to questions and then interviewers come in and you present/give your answers to them etc
 
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jungkook

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You get given a written brief and you read it/think about answers to questions and then interviewers come in and you present/give your answers to them etc
Thank you, so it’s in an oral format for you right? that’s the impression I got as well. It would be strange if some are tested on their written skills and others are not, so I think it should be a uniform format. Although some people told me they remember it to be a written exercise.
 

Adrian_S

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I know there’s nothing I can do right now but wait for the law firms to respond (whether it is a rejection or acceptance), but I still can’t help but constantly think about applications and just anxiously awaiting every email/call. How do I take my mind off it? It’s my first cycle and it’s been so stressful :’(

i sympathise - it absolutely is an emotional rollercoaster!

some ideas based on things i’ve done this week - go watch something absolutely terrifying or thigh-slapping funny; strenuous exercise always helps me get my mind off things (i can’t think of anything when i’m running long distances); spend time with people you care about and who may not mind if you decide to vent about your applications; eat taco bell!!

i’m sure others have better insight - we are here for you, friend!
 
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M991

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Hey! Very similar question haha but did you happen to hear back from Sidley post-interview, and if so how long did it take?

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Hi! Yes, I did - my interview was on Monday (February 21), and I heard back on Tuesday (March 1) the following week. But I chased them a bit tbh (I emailed them on Friday (February 25) to ask when I can expect to receive feedback/hear back in regard to the outcome)
 
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