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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu Hi Andrei, your posts have been so helpful through my application process - thank you so much for your time. I really appreciate it. I was wondering if you could help my with Sidley Austin and its competitors. I understand that they have big focus on finance and private equity -...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was asked to give my availability over two weeks for an interview. I received an email today confirming the date but I realised it's not the most ideal date for me. Is it okay to ask to change the date or do I risk reflecting badly? @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have currently booked a slot on Allhires booking system - I want to amend the slot but if my preferred slot is not available, would I be able to reselect the original slot I booked. Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There are 4 vacation scheme 'slots' and I have selected the last one that runs. Do you think this put me at a disadvantage - I wanted to apply to the 3rd one out of 4 but the spaces were all filled up.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is this for the assessment day or the final interview post assessment day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For a partner interview taking place online, should you look at the camera when answering or looking at the partners on screen?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for your swift replies! I really appreciate it :) Best of luck to you too!!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Paul, Weiss, should I only tick one box for applying to either a spring vacation scheme or summer vacation scheme? or is it okay to tick both?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Please use this space to explain your interest in pursuing a legal career at a city law firm Is this question asking for an answer to 'why commercial law?' or specifically aimed toward 'why a city law firm'?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Sullivan & Cromwell, who should I address the cover letter to? Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    If I have not heard back from Mayer Brown after job simulation, is it a PFO or are they sending our invites staggered? I am a bit concerned because I realised I did not receive an email to confirm completion after the assessment.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What was the Paul, Weiss email about? I plan on applying and I thought the deadline was non-rolling? Thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For video interviews or interview questions in general that ask questions like " how would you respond to feedback and implement it in your work" or "how would you collaborate with different people" - should you keep your answer general or given an example of when you did this? I am never too...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received an email on the 27th December at 14:55 inviting me to take the Mayer Brown job simulation. The email states that "you will have one week to complete it from receipt of this email." On the portal, the deadline issued is stated as "03/01/25" - does this mean it is until the end of day...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you for your reply! It's really helpful. Could I also please ask how many questions for the video interview section there were?

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