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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've had 5 ACs across previous cycles so I feel well qualified to answer this question (sarcasm) I'm not sure about common reasons but here are some DO NOTs that I have done. 1. Don't get into an argument with the Partner on the interview panel during the interview. I don't mean a discussion or...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would have been sooo happy.... I would have agreed with him, and asked if he wants to just have a formal/ informal interview... (emphasis on the INFORMAL'... Then I would have veered off into what he does and asked him questions lol... I see that as a blessing... Please tell me the firm so I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    You too... been missing your updates, how is it going?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, been missing your updates, how is it going?
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    Should I reassess my career?

    Hey, how are you getting on? How did it turn out for you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have never said organisations do not need it I'm stating that there is alot of lip service Alot of DEI professionalls have confirmed this Alot of diverse lawyers have spoken about many partners not seeing the need for diversity at all So its there, everyone knows it The original author was...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for the reply. I did not say non-Oxbridge do not go to client meetings. I meant that in my humble opinion, they will always maintain their Oxbridge base... some non-Oxbridge/Russell group will get the TC but I doubt there will be times when the pitch is entirely or majority non-Oxbridge/...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    "You will never see a client asking lawyers what their alma mater is" You just need to check the profile of law firms, that why they put their uni institution there. The outcome kind of speaks for itself. If they truly wanted diverse candidates, they are applying in bucket loads, they are just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They are thinking of their clients. If they take Oxbridge, MIT, and Harvard graduates to a client meeting it looks more favourable for them in the pitch against other law firms. Would they really take 100% non-Oxbridge, like Uni of East London and Middlesex, I really don't think so. There has...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    They are checking for Social Media Influencers... Have 10,000 followers and you will prob get the job
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I attended. What do you want to know? I've sent you my notes
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone applied for Latham's Singapore VS?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    That's me! I've got so many WGT and VI's to do, I cant keep up. I'm probably missing some. OC PFO. That's one less firm to worry about 🤣
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Attend an Open Day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey, I've passed the Ashurst Case Study and psychometric tests before. Had interview but completely messed it up. Nevertheless good experience all the same. Feel free to reach out.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I've done about 10 VI's and honestly, the questions were all different. They were not even Why Law, Why do you want to work here... Some completely threw me off, asking about firm strategy and values etc. I didn't see a trend, but then perhaps its the type of firm one applies to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Its just that season... I received 2 PFO's today too... Bird & Bird and Pinsent Masons. I expect every Friday to be eventful now 😂 We've all got this :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    My notes are about 2 pages long. I will send you it. But I really only spoke to the Partners, Associates and trainees who worked in the areas that I was most interested in. I will say that the day was really well run and that Grad Rec were one of the nicest teams around. I think they are quite...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I have attended a PH Open Day. What do you want to know?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It seems as though you want to retract from the lack of ethnic diversity in the legal profession with this comment. Ethnic diversity is to increase the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students, as social mobility is to increase the number of students from working class backgrounds...

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