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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Every single firm is highly competitive. But you have to put it into context because some firms may receive about 7000 applications but recruit 100 trainees and another may recruit around 5 and receive around 1000. Yet both are ridiculously competitive to land.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Two Clifford Chance TC email rejections in 15 minutes😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Hi guys, I just wanted a bit of advice on how I could leverage my previous seat in Debt Finance to support the reason I’m interested in the firm (for their banking and finance practice area). This seat was only a day long and I simply just did research...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Goodwin’s 100 word limit on ‘why Goodwin’ how should we approach answering it, do you think we need to link back our experiences I.e if we’re interested in life sciences.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Legal cheek says AAB. However, this is just from what I’ve heard (so I’d take it like a pinch of salt because I’m not 100% sure) but I think if you have like ABB for example you will be fine if you have ofc a 2:1 and a strong application.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back regarding Hogan's Lift Off?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam Hi guys, I just wanted some advice on the 'why this firm' element of a question. Do you think it is acceptable to talk just about for example training or do you think it could be quite generic. Would you suggest for the 'why this firm'...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How long after taking the test did you get the feedback report?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do Mayer Brown provide a feedback report for the online test, if so, how long did it take for you to receive it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Before you submit it, the word count will automatically cut off anything after 150 words so you need to make sure you stay within the limit.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you Andrei, that is really helpful. I may just talk about the use of Excel now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? Any tips for this CMS VS question? I'm struggling quite a bit 🫤
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Finally received tests from Mayer Brown! Any tips for them?

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