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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    We view the responsible use of AI as something that can strengthen your abilities, fostering creativity and refining ideas, rather than a shortcut to replace authentic input. How do you expect to use generative AI tools to enhance your effectiveness as a solicitor in the future? If you have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How about the CV? As I have a separate sections for legal work experiences/ volunteering/ extra-curricular (virtual internship etc) / event section (which I will list some virtual event I have attended before). Should I put my legal volunteer under the volunteer section and law firm open day...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I have just started my volunteering (unpaid) in a law centre. Should I put this as work experience or extra-curricular/ role of responsibility section? And also which section should I put Open Day (in person & virtual) under?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, I emailed the grad recruitment team
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I got 26/40 and 30% percentil. The is so weird
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi guys, I just got my WG report for Linklaters Open Day and the result is not favourable (below 50%) - this is my first time doing the test and does anyone have tips on how to improve it? I know Linklaters doest't allow us to retake WG - provided my low score, should I still apply for their...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when did you apply for PWC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much! They are really helpful for my applications!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you @axelbeugre ! Sorry I have one last question - how should I approach the question "Why have you chosen to become a solicitor? What relevant skills do you possess?"- is this basically asking why commercial law and what skills I have gained from my work experiences? (But I have already...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When writing in paragraphs, should I link my developed skills to the firms? Or its fine just to mention the skills I develop from work?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    When writing work experiences on application form, should I write it in bullet points as in CV or paragraphs?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you Jessica and Axel!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for your tips! That's really helpful for me. Also do you have any tips when applying for US law firm? Like how should I address my interest in applying them instead of UK law firm? Could I talk about the salary etc? @axelbeugre
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    Dechert - Winter Vacation Scheme 2023

    Hi, did you figure it out? I am not sure how to do calculate my tariff point as well
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone applied for W&C open day, could you share how to approach "the reasons why you would like to attend an open day at White & Case"? Should I structure it like why commercial law, why W&C etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone heard back from Slaughter & May for their WVS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone received updates from Slaughter & May WVS?
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    How to make successful applications?

    Hi guys, I have been receiving many rejections for winter vacation schemes. And I am wondering how could I stand out among those very experienced applicants? I am very confused now and I am not sure should I keep applying for spring/summer vacation schemes. I am a LPC graduate and I don't have...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes, I applied their WVS on 15th Oct.

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