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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Formal work experience including any jobs.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Differentiate between revenue and profits firstly. I would answer the question generally. Then apply to businesses you know. If it was me, I'd say... "A business generates profits by adding value via goods or services. The business profits because the price of these goods and services, either...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable (again) Applications 2024/25 Sidley Austin ✅ Willkie Farr ✅ Skadden ✅ Gibson ✅ Yes I know the post looks like stairs. Well done to the person who got an interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable (again) Applications 2024/25 Sidley Austin ✅ Willkie Farr ✅ Skadden ✅
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I want to see an email that says the following: "We received a really low number of applications. We'll get back to you in 10 minutes."
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Slaughter and May app sent (4.30 am)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would use 'Interests' and 'Inspirations' as two headings and cleave the word count down the middle. I'd discuss some prima facie extra curricular activities, but I'd also focus on super curricular activities that will fertilise legal skills. I talk about quizzes and how being on University...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Understand lawyers' work from first principles. How is it like other roles? Journalism, or consulting or teaching or whatever.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable (again) Applications 2024/25 Sidley Austin ✅ Willkie Farr ✅
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I've just phoned Paul Hastings. The named contact on Law Careers net is Zoe Washington. I've left a message for her. Hopefully this isn't another long-delayed PFO.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I just found the one and we are now married. Law firms and Training Contracts have been a bit different...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They run lots of Vac Schemes. Don't hold your breathe I say.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Firms don't seem to care about unsuccessful applicants but they do care about successful ones. Anyone know why?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Sidley Austin opened on August 1st.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They brought up my GCSE grades. Six years after I got them.

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