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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hadn't even thought of it that way. Thanks, Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know their minimum degree classification requirement is a 2.1, but does Milbank realistically recruit candidates with 2.1's? A look at LinkedIn shows that whilst they don't seem to be Oxbridge fixated like Davis Polk and S&C, most of their current trainees have high firsts. Has anyone on here...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CMS VI done, can anyone provide insight into the Weil VI?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    'Twas the night before Christmas eve 🎅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Agreed, I always end up second-guessing what I have put in SJT questions, as barely any context is ever given. & yes, leadership was one of my strengths, and surely, like inclusion, leadership requires the ability to collaborate... Oh well! Sometimes these processes seem arbitrary. Good luck...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just had a look through my feedback report from Akin and it states that one of my weak points is collaborating. When you lot are answering SJT questions of a sliding scale and it says would you work best working alone or collaborating, what do you put. I put the slider directly in the middle...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Same, I'm guessing I don't suit their working style from the SJT questions, as I usually do reasonably well on WG tests.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    On the 19/12
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's an amended Watson Glaser test, it does explain itself in the instructions. I would offer advice, however, I haven't heard back since I took it over a month ago, so my advice probably wouldn't be the best to take heed of... lol
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Weil VI invite too!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone heard from/know when we may hear back from Linklaters regarding the Spring VS? TIA
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is attaching a blind CV indicative of removing both the names of the workplaces and academic institutions, or does it solely mean removing the academic names? @Jessica Booker would appreciate your input on this, thanks in advance :)
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Not sure about Curtis eligibility, I'm a non-law grad and did the law conversion and SQE course.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I applied for both McDermott and Curtis, back in October and haven't heard a peep from either.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How long to hear back post-test for Akin?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I'd assume so, or different application deadlines?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    McDermott, my will, and merry-go-round of despair, indeed. Life is just a never-ending series of unanswered emails and shattered dreams.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone else yet to hear back from Taylor Wessing post test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The Paul Hastings expectations slide 😂 Absolute classic
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do formal cover letters, where you are sending them to the firm, with a CV in an email, require the normal cover letter formalities (date, address, FAO etc)? Or, can you just jump straight into 'Dear Hiring Manager,'

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