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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    250 words each.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Last year it was: 1. Tell us about a time you exceeded expectations 2. Tell us about responsibilities you have taken outside work/study 3. Why SH?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    My worst application gaffe is abbreviating Squire Patton Boggs to SQB (instead of SPB). I obviously exacerbated this by proudly stating that my strongest trait is attention to detail.
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    Jobs at TCLA

    Thanks @Jaysen and @Louise59 !
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    Jobs at TCLA

    Are there any part-time roles that are open (especially for future-trainees) at TCLA? If not, are there any means of being notified if an opening arises?
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    VS strategy for international student

    Apply for spring and summer then. I believe winter VSs are equally competitive as spring & summer ones anyway.
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    Postgrad student here having an existential crisis upon failing to convert all VS

    Honestly, I really understand your position. I say self-fund the SQE and apply next year too. Maybe direct-tc is better suited to you, considering that you have done 4 VS. I know you must hear it a lot, but getting 4 VS demonstrates that you are an exceptional candidate... but probably an...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Alright... I have spent the last 30 mins chilling on this forum... time to get back to work
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I really wonder Okay that's really insightful, thank you.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Oh no, this is for life in general...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jaysen according to you, what is the most important characteristic of a good leader?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What is the best way to answer "tell me about a time you demonstrated attention to detail"? Task I had in mind was when I proofread a DD report.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Eversheds as well
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker what is the etiquette when declining a TC offer? Will a simple thank you but I regrettably cannot accept be enough - or should I cite a reason (which is that I have chosen another firm)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Also, this thread is sadly dead now... I remember back in Feb where there were 10 posts every minute :(
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jaysen Would you consider yourself to be a celebrity? I'm pretty sure I'd have the same reaction if I saw Cristiano Ronaldo or you
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    Please be brutally honest, should I give up on becoming a solicitor at a MC/Top Uk law firm

    No harm in trying 💪 also your grades are decent
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker have you ever witnessed behaviour in a vac scheme social (good or bad) being factored into the TC decision-making process?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know when is the latest time (an estimate would be fine) you can apply for the SQE term beginning sept 2023 (self-funded)? Many thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations! I would recommend the Hilton Waldorf - the quality is excellent and it is in a very central location. The price is reasonable too: only about 250 pounds per night.
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