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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m writing this post because this feed has genuinely been a saviour this application season. I felt so seen and understood. My biggest tip for interviews: Commercial: 1. Always speak in terms of the client. (The best way is to imagine you are that client…. What would you want out of your...- xxx
- Post #20,314
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Oh I laid in bed sobbing for 2 days because I thought I messed it up so bad. I promise you you are overthinking it 😅- xxx
- Post #19,620
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Honestly, from my AC experience (get good feedback on this too) but I always choose a topic (commercial) i.e. trump tariffs and its effects on the construction sector- then ask how it affects the firm. (HAS TO BE A TOPIC VV RELEVANT TO THE FIRM)!! This normally leads to a discussion between us...- xxx
- Post #18,747
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Haven’t heard back at all… have you?- xxx
- Post #18,346
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Honestly, I had the same situation this year. I would say do the interview, try your best. Its better than regretting your decision. unless the other VS is with a firm you prefer... or if you have no alternative dates- xxx
- Post #18,271
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
If I remember correctly its an email (and feedback call to follow), and yes end of feb we are supposed to hear back. 😥- xxx
- Post #18,010
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I normally integrate this to why this firm: 1. Business strategy - internationally and locally (focusing on practice areas is not the best since a lot of competitors are neck and neck). What I mean is do they open their own office or do they collaborate with local firms? Why? How does that...- xxx
- Post #17,938
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
literally a minute ago- after i sent an email where i was literally like 'am i no longer being considered for this role?' 😅😂- xxx
- Post #17,920
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TC offer and Vac Scheme
Hi! This isn't jessica or someone who has extensive experience but: 1. If the vac scheme offer requires you to not have signed a contract, you have to tell them or withdraw. 2. If the vac scheme offer requires you to inform them of any TC offers (and having signed) they have a right to...- xxx
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi, I am also in the same situation, could you send me the link 🙈 I sent 2 emails + my certificates and got nothing back from them.- xxx
- Post #17,812
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
From their AC, I met 4 people 1 for London DTC, 3 for ME DTC- xxx
- Post #2,694
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Anyone asking about links- their last week of AC is week commencing 24th feb. For DTC, VS and ME DTC. ☺️- xxx
- Post #2,684
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Everyone asking about links, they said that their last week of AC is next week :) thank you so much!- xxx
- Post #17,228
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu , If asked in an AC interview: Why linklaters (both in the middle east and the UK)? How does linklaters stand out from other firms (or magic circle firms)? How should I answer it? I got feedback from an AC that my biggest let down was the fact...- xxx
- Post #16,906
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Can anyone list any key commercial insights/ news? I have an AC tmr but with uni exams I haven’t had time to prep😔- xxx
- Post #16,870
- Forum: Applications Discussion