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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I never did a vac scheme and got my TC through the direct route as an international aplicant- it's absolutely possible to find success through this route and the important thing is to ensure that you're tailoring your apps for the direct TC process. I'll attach a thread that I made on this so...
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    Vacation Scheme for an International Student

    Hi Mahak! I'd recommend going through rankings to get an idea of the firms that work in these spaces. The list are obviously not exhaustive but they're a good starting point for your research. You can see the IP rankings here and media rankings here. As for whether they accept international...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thanks for your questions @Elsa3.1415. The way I'd structure this would be to talk about having undiagnosed ADHD ➡️ briefly describe the impact (symptoms, less productivity) and how it got better (getting diagnosed, medication, therapy etc.) ➡️ elaborate on how this experience shaped you as a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    That is unfortunate indeed! You have two great opportunities and I guess you'll just have to pick the one that's most important! You could ask the Skadden grad rec if you could be excused for the timeframe during the open day that you need to attend the interview, but I suspect that this may be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Do the open day and interview clash time-wise? If yes, I'd email Skadden to apologise and let them know that you have a conflicting appointment that you need to prioritise and request if you can be shifted on to another open day in the future, if at all possible. I would prioritise the vac...
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    A&O Winter Vac Scheme 2022

    All the best- fingers crossed for you too!
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    A&O Winter Vac Scheme 2022

    Hi @baileyjozef! I haven't done an A&O vac scheme (or any vac scheme for that matter 😅) but will link some posts that my teammates have made in the past with their experiences and best tips- I really hope this is helpful! Neville's experience Conversion interview insight Conversion tips by...
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    bpp lpc electives - private acq., equity, debt finance

    Hi @m90! I have not done these electives in my LPC but my best advice to you is- Engage with the jargon- whatever terms you don't understand, clarify with your tutor and start making a bank of them which you refer to every time you see these terms prop up in news or your course reading...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Points in your analysis that really stood out to me- The businesses that will likely be most affected are those who have products and services that are nice to have, but not essential (e.g. paid for streaming services, mid-tier retail, mid-tier restaurants). As far as I know, these are...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The goal here is to talk about life experiences that have helped create or develop character traits in you that are transferable and useful in any situation in life- think things like resilience, creativity, integrity, empathy, self-assuredness etc. I also really do think you can talk about...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Even if they could access it, I highly doubt they'll use the work you submitted for a Forage internship to decide whether to progress/reject your vac scheme/TC application as that's unfair to you and your peers from an assessment stand point. I wouldn't worry too much about this if you're unable...
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    My Training Contract Journey

    Loving the collaborative spirit @j.s.cox! Can assure you that this is one of those rare qualities that instantly sets people apart- I really hope you keep it up and that you and @Mohamed Ashour end up discussing more articles in the future!
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    a confused law student's TC journey :)

    Hi @confusedlawstudent- I'm sorry you struggle with SJTs but am hoping you'll find them easier to grapple with once you check out some of these links I'm including below- Avni's best tips for the WG Links to SJT practice material Prep tips by Alice Grad rec perspective on acing SJTs I...
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    in-house training contracts

    @Abdirf01 congratulations on being offered a TC! I'm so curious about your in-house experience- what stood out to you the most? And how was it different from your experience with law firms?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @DTB! I remember I was asked to discuss a news story in an interview once and I really was not prepared is having a structure beforehand is super helpful! I'd recommend something like introducing what the news story is about (under 100 words) ➡️ why this story interested you ➡️ touching...
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    Salaries at the following firms

    Seems reasonable to me although best confirmed by the firm itself!
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    Travers Smith - Winter vac scheme

    Hi @Aspiringcharlene, I'm sorry you've had to wait a while to get a response- this must be so nerve wracking :(. With the scheme in 2 weeks, I'm unsure if they're still considering candidates or interviewing/holding ACs. My instinct tells me to maybe move on from this application given that very...
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    Interview process of allen and overy

    Hi @mohmed02! This post here breaks down a member's experience of an A&O interview in 2022. I hope this helps!
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    Salaries at the following firms

    I tried looking as well and couldn't find anything either! :confused: Maybe try emailing grad rec about this? I can understand you may feel awkward emailing just to ask about the salary so in case you do, maybe ask other questions you may have about the firm in the same email (TC structure, what...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi @Ambs123- with the attention to detail task, I'm guessing it will be a document checking exercise where you have to identify and correct errors. My best tip for this is to ensure you're reading everything line by line and keeping an eye on grammar, cross-referencing, obvious legal error...

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