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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

londonlawyer

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Dec 17, 2024
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Hi @Abbie Whitlock, hope you are well!

Just wanted to ask how long my answer to why this firm should be in an interview. I timed myself and it's 5 mins, which is quite long. But I used the same lengthy answer in the initial interview (with grad recruitment) and they invited me back to the AC. Not sure whether this long answer would go down well with partners.

Thank you so much!
 
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Madison Pinewall

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Dec 12, 2025
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I feel you girl... my last 2 are ghosting me so I'm assuming PFOs haha

I trust that the right timing and right firm will come to you tho!! All the best Madison!!
thanks girl, my friends are convinced I will get rejections for everywhere other than the place that is right for me and im trying to convince myself they aren't delulu hahah
 

elle woods

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    thanks girl, my friends are convinced I will get rejections for everywhere other than the place that is right for me and im trying to convince myself they aren't delulu hahah
    hahahah that's what my friends have been telling me too 😂 I think they're right though, sometimes you're just being guided by life/God, but the process can feel rough - but I trust your moment will come!
     

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