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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Applying for a paralegal role and was wondering if anyone knows what is an Investment Hour application form?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, going for an AC interview soon and I just wanted to ask people's opinion on something that's pretty subjective! When I answer competency questions, I'm aware I should structure it with STAR. I was just wondering if you think it's necessary/beneficial to end with a little reflection...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I did..and thank you! SJTs are always hit and miss and I've had my fair share of bad SJT feedback reports. I just got lucky this time. Don't be too hard on yourself - it's already really good that your app went through the initial stage! Anyways, if you haven't received a rejection yet, I'm...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what the VI format for Baker McKenzie is like? (e.g.) 30 secs prep and 90 secs answer. I saw on some previous threads that it was 45 secs prep and 90 secs answer (for years 2019-2021) but I'm not sure if it's changed since
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    Guide: Law Firm Practice Areas

    Hi @Amma Usman - thanks so much for this, it is so helpful! This may be a silly question but I just wanted to ask if all these practice areas can typically be found in a commercial law firm? I understand that some law firms may ask the candidate why they're drawn to commercial law instead of any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! I was wondering if anybody in the thread passed the Dechert written assessment? In that case, would you mind if I reached out and asked some questions? Unfortunately, I failed it but I'm eager to learn what I did wrong so I can improve. It's my first time doing an assessment of that...
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Great, thank you!
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Good Afternoon @WillkieGemma, I just wanted to ask if we were allowed to mention the same experiences/examples/points we mentioned in our written application in our video interview? My only concern is that it may sound as if I am just repeating points as opposed to telling you more about...

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