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  1. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I had only attended one event (a presentation evening with my university) before applying in the last cycle and still received a VS offer. I would say that if you have at least one interaction (whether in person or virtual), you should not worry too much about this. There is definitely a point...
  2. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @legallady123 I think that if there is any disadvantage, it will be only a very slight one. In many cases, for myself included, a sufficiently high-quality application was progressed although it was only sent in the last day of the rolling period. Moreover, rolling firms also receive the vast...
  3. Andrei Radu

    Which firms are strict on academics?

    I cannot think of any firms that are anecdotally grade-focused besides the ones you already mentioned. Other MC firms and generally other UK firms are known to only ask for a 2.1. There are many trainees at such firms that only achieved low or mid 2.1s, so I do not think your grades will be an...
  4. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think this will be fine. Since you have not yet attended it, I do not think recruiters will expect you to list it among the first - 'most recent' implies that the experience in question has already come to pass. Beyond the linguistic interpretation point, I think the recruiters should also be...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Definitely, please see it here:
  6. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @KBanana! I think it is fine to write about an upcoming open day - and especially for Paul, Weiss, which has been extremely competitive from what I hear. I think whether the proposed sentence works depends on the context of the rest of answer. When I was listing upcoming events, I would...
  7. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you definitely can and should mention the open day. Many firms actually host open days with the specific purpose of informing candidates for the next application cycle. Moreover, the mere fact of having attended an open day will help a lot with distinguishing you from other applicants by...
  8. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Izzy1026! So I've listed bellow a number of tips for improving VI performance. In terms of how to 'prepare', I would advise you to simulate VI conditions and then record yourself, exactly as you would in the actual exercise. Prepare really well for the big 3 (Why commercial law, Why the...
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @abhuzaifa! I actually wrote a comprehensive post on this recently, I have quoted it bellow. However, if you have any further questions about VIs or DLA Piper I am very happy to discuss that :)!
  10. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @ashwright I do not remember very well, but I think it was roughly 1 month to 1 month and a half (I applied in December, but the open day was only taking place in March). I would not expect there to be another interview stage for the open day - even the VI element at the end of the SJT is rather...
  11. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think whether your chances would be higher or not largely depends on the number of people the firm takes on the vacation scheme and the number of TC the firm is looking to offer. If the vacation scheme places/available TC places is higher at the second firm, I would not necessarily assume you...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would not be too concerned about it. Because of the nature of these test, you have to have lowest scoring category. However, that tells you nothing about (i) whether the lowest score is above, at, or above the specific firm's benchmark; and (ii) whether in conjunction with the other scores you...
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anecdotally, the vast majority of applications are submitted in the last 3-4 days before the deadline, so I think your application will not be significantly disadvantaged because of the time of submission. However, if you just want to maximize success chances, applying for the summer scheme is...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When I went for an open day at Latham two years ago there were roughly 50 attendees.
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Jessica Booker will be able to tell you more, but the way I interpret this question is similar to a 'Tell me about the skills and experiences that make you fit for the role'. I think a structure you can employ is: Describe an experience using the STAR structure. Explain what skill/relevant...
  16. Andrei Radu

    difference between legal sectors and practices

    Essentially, 'practice areas' are categories used to divide the different types of work lawyers do, while sectors refer to the different types of economic activity the work of law firm relates to. Thus, practice areas are separated between: Transactional practice areas (like corporate M&A...
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I agree with @Jessica Booker, many times when applicants attempt not to mention the name of a firm they worked at the writing just looks slightly odd. I think many people tend to wrongly assume that showing interactions/experience with other firms is undesirable because it looks like you are not...
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completely agree with @Jessica Booker, take a look at the language to see if the timing is an assessment factor. If you think the answer is yes, I would advise you to consider emailing the graduate recruitment team about your technical issues. In almost every situation of this sort I have been...
  19. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have quoted bellow here some posts I wrote detailing both (i) my further research sources beyond the ones you mentioned; and (ii) my thinking process in determining what to look out for when trying to analyse a firm's practice areas beyond Chambers/Legal 500 rankings. I think you may find them...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @AS24! So my top two tips for succeeding in the WG are the following: Pay attention to the technical meanings and rules of the specific concepts employed in each section and limit your reliance on purely intuitive judgement. Read carefully the instructions for each section and note them down...

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