TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

s2203

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Slaughter SWE interview!

Would really appreciate any insight/advice regarding this.
The firm really likes to put pressure on everything you say! If you mention an article, or something which is going on in the world, make sure you are knowledgeable enough on the topic to have a full-blown debate.

Also, prep some unique questions for the end. Most people tend to ask about the international strategy, try to have a range of questions prepared and choose one which will best match your interviewers. E.g., if you're with a competition partner, try ask them about something relating to that practice area.

The article part of the interview, make sure you defend your point strongly!! They tend to play devil's advocate and try to make you doubt yourself, but just stay firm and you'll be fine!

Good luck :)
 

flower

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  • Jan 31, 2023
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    The firm really likes to put pressure on everything you say! If you mention an article, or something which is going on in the world, make sure you are knowledgeable enough on the topic to have a full-blown debate.

    Also, prep some unique questions for the end. Most people tend to ask about the international strategy, try to have a range of questions prepared and choose one which will best match your interviewers. E.g., if you're with a competition partner, try ask them about something relating to that practice area.

    The article part of the interview, make sure you defend your point strongly!! They tend to play devil's advocate and try to make you doubt yourself, but just stay firm and you'll be fine!

    Good luck :)
    Tysm, I'll have this in mind whilst prepping!
     
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    helga_p

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    Sep 11, 2023
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    Those who applied to Osborne Clarke VS - could you please let me know whether you received the link to the verbal reasoning test straight away? The email confirming that application was submitted says the link to the test will be sent shortly. I submitted the application on the 5th of Jan and haven't received anything. Wondering whether it will be sent 7 days before the deadline, which is 6th of Jan.

    P.S. good luck to all on the applications!
     
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