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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I wondering why firms run mentoring schemes (eg those with aspiring solicitors), I’ve recently applied to a firm with whom I’ve been on a mentoring scheme and was told that they would ‘prioritise’ applicants from the scheme. What do you think this means in practice and is...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Congrats! How long did it take you to hear back?
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hey guys, I emailed today and they said no watson glasers have been sent out for the summer yet.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I got 63% percentile in Linklaters watson glaser. Do you guys think that could be enough? (Be great to hear from people who have applied before/already applied this year) Really annoying as I got 96% in Hogan lovells last year😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi there, I submitted my Hogan Lovells app on 15th November but still have not received Watson Glaser. Do you think it's been long enough to email? Also how long has it taken for any of you guys to receive the test link? Thanks
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    Hogan Lovells Application 2020/21

    Hi there, I submitted my Hogan Lovells app on 15th November but still have not received Watson Glaser. Do you think it's been long enough to email? Also how long has it taken for any of you guys to receive the test link? Thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Appreciate the kind words, thank you! and congrats on getting there in the end!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, thanks for the response mate and congrats on the TC offers!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, I was recently rejected from A&O post AC and have been rejected from one other firm at AC (albeit a firm not near the stature of A&O). I was wondering how many AC's some of the future trainees had before they were successful? I am a little worried, as I seem to struggle with them. In...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, Would anyone who has applied to Hogan Lovells mind telling me how long it took them to receive a Watson Glaser? I applied on Sunday and still haven't received one. @Jessica Booker Do you think enough time has passed for me to email the firm. (I have received a confirmation from Vantage...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, I had an AC with A&O yesterday I would give it a 7/10, (maybe 6.5). In the Case study presentation I spoke slightly quickly, but there was a lot to say to be honest. Also, I think I spoke slightly flat (a little monotone I guess). I think I covered most things, on one issue, he...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thank you! I can't seem to find a number online @Jessica Booker, are you aware if A&O has a graduate recruitment number.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    URGENT Dear @Jessica Booker , I was offered an assessment centre with Allen & Overy for a winter vac scheme yesterday afternoon (about 5:30). I immediately booked it for 13th October, the only available dates were the 12th/13th of October. However, I currently have tonsilitis and am very ill...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey, on the supplementary questions in the Traver Smith application (after the cover letter), have you guys answered them in prose in bullet points. (There is an option of bullet points in the text box they provide) The questions are: Please give details of your main extra-curricular...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know if Covington and Burling are recruiting on a rolling basis?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much. Where there any other question on the application form ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, does anyone know if travers smith application will again require a cover letter and if so what the word count will be
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is there a section to mention extra curricular’s on the app, I can’t find it

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