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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Amma Usman, I will definitely take this on board.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, does anyone know whether Penningtons Manches Cooper have a work experience section on their application form?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Amma Usman and @Jessica Booker . Do you have any advice on answering this question - Describe an experience where you encountered an unexpected obstacle? I'm not sure what type of example to use or what firms are looking for in terms of "unexpected obstacles"/ examples to draw upon. Also...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much for your advice, this is very comprehensive and helpful. I will definitely be thinking about these factors whilst working on this question.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker. What advice do you have for answering "where should we open an office if you were the CEO of the firm" (where a firm has both international and regional offices around the UK). Any advice would be highly appreciated, thank you.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Andrei Radu! Thank you so much for this.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker. What tips would you give when answering this question: How would you leverage your skills and experiences to add value to our firm - would you talk about your experiences and the skills you learnt from your experiences? (And the skills would reflect how you would add value?)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Does anyone have any experience with completing the CMS WG test, and would be happy to provide any tips? When I use practice tests, I usually do quite well on them but when doing specific firm ones, my scores are not very high.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker, if a firm has a word limit of 50 on each work experience entry, would you just expect a description of what you did, rather than what skills you learnt from it?
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much for your advice, this is genuinely very helpful.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi all! I was wondering if anyone had some advice on approaching this question - Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (I haven't really used AI in...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you @Jessica Booker, this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker. If a firm asks you to describe your proudest achievement in an application question, would it be sufficient to say securing a vac scheme this year was an achievement or do you think it should be something quite different/unique (an award or something). It does also mention...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Jessica Booker. With this question, it specifically states to keep the firm's values of trust, innovation and collaboration in mind. Should I link the firm's values to what I have learnt in the role?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, does anyone know when Stephenson Harwood open their applications for VS and TCs - It doesn't say on their website yet and I cannot find a contact number for grad rec?
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi @Jessica Booker! Thank you for this, this is very helpful advice.
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone! A firm in one of their application questions asks what person or event has had the biggest impact on you over the last year, and how would you utilise what you have learnt from this, in your role as a trainee at the firm. Does anyone have any advice on answering this, and would I be...
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Thank you so much
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Thank you Jessica!
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    Ask 4 future trainees ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone, should you include your vacation scheme in your work experience section of the application - I have included it within my application answers, but not sure if it goes in this section as well?

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