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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's obviously impossible to tell with these things, but would people say a partner interview running over is a good thing or a bad thing?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Guys I don't have a question, just that I have my Slaughter and May interview tomorrow and I am beside myself with nerves!!! It's my first ever interview and I'm worried I'm going to mess it up- any advice??
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone give me additional insight into difference in trainees role/ experience in disputes setting versus M&A for example. Obviously the adversarial and timeline factors are broad points but what else is worth mentioning?
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    As a trainee, in what way are the tasks between disputes/ corporate seats different?

    Obviously I know the work is different: Disputes the process is longer- often spanning many years Corporate- deals are put through in a number of weeks Disputes often involves finding evidence to formulate an argument against the other side Whereas Corporate you are working to the same end...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker on average, how many people are invited to AC/ Interview versus the number of places?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any advice for how to discuss a commercial story in interview without losing yourself in a structureless tangent?! 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    After completing WG for Linklaters, can anyone confirm their application is also 'on hold' while being reviewed? Not sure if that's normal
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    Talking about a deal at interview

    I have an interview on Thursday and I'm struggling to flesh out my answer about a recent deal they've worked on. My interest in it largely stems from the companies involved and the wider topics which this touches up. Can I talk about this in interview? I get stuck on how to go beyond the deal...
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    New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021

    Thanks so much! Is there a link to the mock vacation scheme tasks, with your feedback to each person's response? @Jaysen
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    New Webinar: Answering Curveball Interview Questions - 2 July 2021

    Is there any way to access this webinar?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone advise me how things would change in a case study if you were acting for the seller. Would the case study be more likely requiring you to decide between possible buyers and then explain pros and cons of why you had chosen one and not the other? Rather than advising on a sale to a...
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    Advice for Slaughter and May written exercise?

    Interview next week! My first one and I just wondered if anyone could explain what the written exercise will entail and what the key things to focus on here.
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    How to structure situational scenario answers?

    Have an A&O interview in 2 weeks. I know the GR interview is largely scenario based, like their SJT. Is there a specific structure to follow when giving answers? Or is it all about showing your working. For example: A scenario where you are moved suddenly from a project and you don't know why...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone heard from Slaughters for non-law direct TC 2024?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    This is very helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The assessment criteria puts both collaboration and leadership in its materials, hence the confusion. The assessment was also very basic scenarios on a sliding scale. Example: I am a team player or I am a leader
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    In SJT's where the conflict is between being a leader and a team player, how do you decide which one is best approach if a law firm is looking for both?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can't believe I am saying this but just got invited to an AC at A&O (Winter Vac- Did SJT on 16th). This is my first ever AC, and I am completely panicking. Any general advice, as well as A&O specific experience, would be amazing. As these things go, I have an incredibly intense week of work...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can you withdraw an application immediately and resubmit?

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