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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    if a question asks us to focus on a specific practice group at the firm - is this like antitrust practice group and PE etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    If I had 3 top strengths and then one weakest strength for my sjt report (weakest being collaborative) is that essentially a straight rejection?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre I have an Akin test due on Sunday and am unsure of what to expect for the first module "Module 1 - you will gain an insight into a trainee’s role at Akin and have an opportunity to experience what it might be like working within the organisation. " Do you have any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    can u have a sheet of rules uve made urself to help guide u when doing the online assessments?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    anyone have any tips for akin test? is it the Watson Glaser for module 3? thanks :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Akin sent me an invite to do an online assessment - is this everyone or does it mean I got through first bit of applications?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats and good luck!! smashing it fr :) When did u apply for Gibson?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Got 2 PFOs already - is this usually an indication as to how the rest of my application turnouts are gonna be this cycle? :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Covington and Burling - thanks sm for ur time in advance :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker or anyone else - can someone clarify what a practice group is? is that a particular practice or is it a bundle of similar practices or is it another term for industry? thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Seems like an obvious question but I just want to check - if the question is “which personal qualities do you possess that make you think you would be a suitable trainee solicitor” 1) do you need to give examples of you using these qualities (word count is so small ahhh) 2)...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is it worth still applying to Bird & Bird seeing as ppl have gotten AC invites?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    how soon after applying to Gibson Dunn have ppl heard back from them? Hearing of ppl getting interviews etc and I only applied last week so kinda worried :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when did you send your application through? Congrats btw and good luck for the VI! :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone applied to Morrison Foerster yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    why does goodwin ask for details of other firms you are applying for? should i list all of them?
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    Ask Willkie Farr & Gallagher Anything!

    Hi Gemma! Thanks for the help so far again - it truly does help calm our nerves in this process. For the commercial based questions - 'tell us about a current commercial issue...' is it asking for a specific case or a general topic which is an issue right now? Best wishes!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard anything from Akin? haven't applied yet but i know it is rolling basis
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    does everyone get assigned an online assessment from Latham and Watkins? I didn't get an email but opened the portal to check my application and it says 'you have been assigned an online assessment'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    cheers - all the best with everything :)

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