TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

bangarangbass39

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Farrer & Co VS!!🥳
jose mourinho GIF
 

m_ecode2000

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Yet to hear anything from Addleshaw Goddard (Manchester) post VI - anyone else in a similar boat?
I’m really sorry but I think they’ve done all the assessment centres for Manchester now! When I had mine I had to reschedule and they said they were only holding 2 and that if I couldn’t make either I could be converted to the direct TC app as the only option so I changed plans and went to the second which was a few weeks ago!

Who knows though they may not have filled all the spaces and will hold another AC in future
 

tcplease2345

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Just tidying up my Winston answers before I send them.

For the first question: Why have you applied to Winston & Strawn London LLP for a vacation scheme placement? (250 words or less)

Did people explicitly refer to the vs, my answer focuses more on why Winston, as opposed to what I would get from a VS. I don't know whether to bolt a mini-para on the end explaining why I want to participate in the VS. Thoughts?
I am unable to find the questionnaire, where can I download it from?
 

axelbeugre

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Does anyone know if it’s okay to mention a deal that another office (like Dubai one) from the same firm made as a reason for why the firm ? I’m not sure if it will be a disadvantage if I’m applying to the London office but mentioning a transaction made by the Dubai one
I would try and stick to a deal the London office worked on. It should not be a problem but I think it is important that you show knowledge and understanding of what the office you are applying to is doing and working on, and why you specifically want to train there.
 
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Jessica Booker

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Been told who my interviewer is so trying to think of questions related to their practice area. I have done some research on my interviewer but do not want to ask generic questions.
You don’t need to do this. Show your true interests not what you think you should ask just because they are a tax lawyer - they probably really don’t want to talk about tax for once, and especially if it comes across like you are just asking them for the sake of hopefully looking good in an interview.

The questions won’t be generic if they are tailored to your true interests.
 

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