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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anybody know if Simmons Honestly, It is going to sound very cliche but resilience is very important! Application processes are not easy at all and are fiercely competitive. My motivation when getting rejected is remembering that the average age of a qualified solicitor is around 30. You...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi Amma, thank you for your in depth response. It is super helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for this question ‘tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application’ can I talk about my role as a committee member for ‘non-academic achievements and interests’ if I talk about an event I organised?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Would you say the test is quite similar to other SJ and verbal reasoning tests you have done?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What time did you receive the Links open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    No camera involved, if I remember correctly it is mainly SJ and some WG like questions at the end
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Could you drop me an insight into what the test includes? is it SJ, numerical, logical and verbal reasoning all in one?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    did this include the open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, has anybody heard back from Linklaters for their open day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don't think they have a VI for their Open day
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At DLA Piper, we believe great business can make a better world. We believe in being bold, driven, compassionate, and collaborative. We are keen to hear what inspired your application. Why are you interested in starting a legal career at DLA Piper? Hi Guys, Is this question basically just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Alright thanks, and yeah Obligations is just the foundation of contract and tort for us. I’m doing advanced contract and tort separate in my 2nd year. I don’t think I’m going to apply to Norton anyways but as long as it doesn’t limit the other US firms I can apply to I’ll be happy.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    So I should be fine to apply to any firms (I’m not applying to MC anyways as they don’t appeal to me) but US firms mainly I don’t need to limit myself.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! Can anybody give me any advice on whether my grades are good enough to apply to VS @ City law firms such as Hogan Lovells, Baker McKenzie and even White & Case. In my first year I have got 65% overall but I only got a 54% in obligations😬 The modules I took were -Public 65% -Property 67%...

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