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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have advice on applying to Convington? I'm really struggling to communicate my genuine interest as they're really niche- my experiences don't match anything they're really good at; how do I go about this? This is for the first question: Why would you like to pursue a career as a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Spending days on applications to be rejected within a week is such nasty work man lol. I'd honestly prefer if some firm told people to not bother sometimes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    same; you know its over when you see "your application..."
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    not necessarily, it may depend on who applied first; we'll have to just wait and see
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    well apparently this means an automated rejection email
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, is the NRF test automatic after applying or is that the next stage after screening? Also, does anyone have any tips on it?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Innovation is a big one- they really emphasise their digital economy offerings; the usual collaborative environment and high standards (initiative) also suffice. Note that they are a globally integrated as part of their consolidation strategy (Project prism) so collaboration is deffo a big one too
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    1. Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success? 2.Tell us about a challenge you have faced. What are the skills you used to overcome that challenge and how are they transferable to help you with a career as...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone to know what the questions are for the A&O Shearman video interview was? I presume its the same as last year?
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    Hi Brandon, any general advice on what TW is looking for in the cover letter?

    Hi Brandon, any general advice on what TW is looking for in the cover letter?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I mean yeah they’re full service so they have a good employment team, but it’s not what you think ofwhen you hear of Latham Watkins- you think of Leveraged Acquisitions, PE-led M&A, debt finance, Equity Capital markets (IPOs), etc. Then again , they never said what are we more known for, they...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    bruh, it ain't easy, but I'd say still apply
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey guys, does anyone have any tips for the Latham & Watkins Behavioural tests for their Open Day?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have any tips for the Taylor Wessing cover letter?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Guys, what were the questions for Akin Gump last cycle? They haven't opened yet but want to get ahead of it and start drafting.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone know whether Latham Watkins summer vac scheme is rolling or not?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    wow, and I thought I was obsessed; fair f*cking play!

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