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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Although I did not pass one of my last VIs, I have been invited to an AC for Mishcon Summer vs. I want to thank @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam for their support. This is a journey where emotions go up and down. Resilience is key! @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam can I ask you for some tips...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I am still waiting to hear back from 2 firms, but I have completed 8 Vis this cycle and only passed one but was rejected after the written exercise. Since completing two Vs two years ago, I have not been able to gain another placement, but only VIs and interviews. I am feeling a bit deflated...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats, may I ask you for which office?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those who completed the Mishcon and CRS VIs, do you know when we will hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam, I hope you are well. I am trying to answer this question: 'Please provide three examples (with relevant detail) of how Stephenson Harwood as a law firm differs from its competitors?'. How do you think I should approach it? Can I mention one of their distinctive practices...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    While I am a bit sad about RPC PFO after WG (two months of waiting was a sign, lol), I am worried about being unable to pass the written assessment during my interviews, I was thinking of hiring a tutor to learn how to perfectly nail written assessments because I am tired of rejections. What do...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have a link to Greenberg's website where I can check the status of my application?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, For those who completed the LPC at BPP, did you receive a signed and stamped certificate from them to prove your completion? I have been offered a new job, and they need this paper otherwise, I cannot start. I gave them my official transcript and the number of the tutor who usually...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Andrei Radu
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi team (@Andrei Radu, @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam) I hope you had a good weekend. I have an AC, and the written task requires me to answer a client's question and analyse several articles. Do you have any tips on how to approach both parts of the task? Thank you in advance for your help.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu I trust you are well. I am working on my upcoming VI and was wondering how you would answer the question 'Why should we hire you'? Thank you in advance for your help.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bristows invited me to complete a written case assessment but I have no idea how to approach it. The deadline is on Tuesday but I have only one opportunity to complete the test, so I have to finish it in one go. I was wondering if you guys know how long they give you and if they consider the...

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