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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is being a campus ambassador for a law firm considered a position of responsibility or work experience? Or can it be both, allowing me to be flexible in my answers? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Jessica Booker Is it ok to cover three practice areas in one paragraph in my answer to the 'why our firm' question for a firm with a transactional focus? They are all transactional areas, and my interest in these areas is a genuine reason why I am applying to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know when we'll hear back about Freshfields' graduate workshop? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone not done Weil's Virtual Experience Programme and still pass application stage?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam ! Any advice on how to tackle the following question (and how I should divide the word count)?: "Please choose a recent (less than 12 months) development in UK/European news. How are such developments relevant for Skadden’s clients?" I was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This was very insightful - thank you very much @Andrei Radu ! What a fascinating time in the legal market! I am really curious to see how and when the lateral hiring wars will start to cool down in London...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What's with all the partner departures at Latham this year? 😮
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker Do you have any advice on how to answer the following? 1. What would be challenging for you as a trainee and how would you overcome that? 2. What are some of the main challenges you faced? 3. Who would be your dream client? 4. If you had a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam Can magic circle firms have lean teams in their practice area subgroups? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sorry @Andrei Radu , my comment/question was intended for question 2 (i.e., "Tell us about your interests and inspirations outside of education/work"), not the alternative career path question - apologies for the confusion!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu ! 😊 @Andrei Radu - do you recommend using headings for this question then, or would that be too much? Or would you recommend approaching this like the standard 'Please give details of your extra-curricular activities...' question (i.e., to list...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker I would appreciate any advice on how to best approach the following questions - thank you! 😊 1. If you could choose a career other than law, what would you choose? (250 max) 2. Tell us about your interests and inspirations outside of education/work. (250 max)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard of ppl starting their contracts early at any MC firm? e.g. if they applied for a 2026 TC but were able to start in 2025 instead?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Has anyone heard of ppl starting their contracts early at any MC firm? e.g. if they applied for a 2026 TC but were able to start in 2025 instead?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I think the videos on Slaughters' website said 2 weeks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu ! As a follow-up to this, if I have a section dedicated to various open days, and the application instructions state that I should list my work exp from most recent to least, is it ok to place this open day section at the very end (even though it now...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker 1. I am currently completing a law firm application that I plan to submit tomorrow. In my work experience section, I have included a part dedicated to open days. I recently secured a place on Paul, Weiss' open day and was wondering whether it is ok to write...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker Hello! I am writing my answer to a 'why do you want to train at this firm' question. One of the things I discuss is the firm's strength in banking and finance, and to show why this is important to me, I want to discuss my experience sitting in this practice area...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu How important do you think it is to attend a firm's open day? Would it significantly increase my chance of getting a VS? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I really appreciate your response and especially find your second tip about writing out the definitions/ asking chat for examples useful. I will definitely implement this in my approach from now on. Thank you very much!

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