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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Unfortunately the firm said no to extending the date!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I just got off a call with the firm, and they confirmed that they won't be able to extend the signing deadline. I'm now a bit unsure about how to proceed. There's nothing in my contract—either for the vacation scheme or the training contract—that states I can't undertake the vacation scheme if I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks so much jessica! The only thing is that my other scheme ends in mid july so I was a bit stressed to ask for an extension of over two months. Do you think that is viable to ask for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman Heya! Can you please suggest a way to draft an email to a firm to extend the date of acceptance for a TC offer? I have another vac scheme in the summer, and I just got a TC offer from my spring vac scheme, but the contract stipulates that the last date to accept it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hello @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman i have an ac scheduled on 12th march but the dates of this scheme clash with the dates of a vac scheme offer i have already accepted. is there any point in going through the prep and doing the ac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu I have a slight issue. I just got a call for the vac scheme offer for a spring scheme. when i was applying the firm had dates 1-11 april on their website, they still do. but on the call, i was told it will be from 25th march to 11th april. i am...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is hsf still giving out invited for summer vs ac?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu had a quick query about situational interviews. just an example question below You are working on a piece of work assigned to you by your supervisor. A partner on another matter assigns you with another piece of work. The work is complex and the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey guys does anyone know what the V&E VI is like this year? can you see the questions and re record like last year?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman when law firms ask "why the firm" questions in interviews, is it alright to say the same thing you have written in your application form or make it different and consider new reasons?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you so much! this is incredibly helpful
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu I’ve got a question that might be a bit basic. I recently did a virtual assessment center with a law firm, and one of the tasks was a written exercise. We had 60 minutes to go through a 14-page document and draft a report answering four questions...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam I have a bit of a scheduling challenge and would appreciate your advice. I recently received an AC invitation, but the available date is the 30th. I already have an AC scheduled for the 29th and an interview on the 31st. With everything being so tightly packed and my exams...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone have any tips for the ashurst written ac?
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    Private Equity Case Study - OPEN ENGAGEMENT ENCOURAGED ;)

    Hi @Amma Usman could you give some guidance to approach this case study?

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