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

    Congrats guys! I really rushed my application so I’m not expecting much! Glad we have some Cooley success on the forum!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks a lot! To provide some guidance to anyone else interviewing at Wedlake Bell, I emailed them and they clarified that in the skills assessment, you are given 30 mins to review a written piece of text and it is completely separate to the interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks a lot! I’ll check out that post now. Unfortunately I genuinely have no idea what is meant by skills assessment. The AC is in person, there is little information in terms of the recruitment cycle anywhere, on the forum or otherwise. I was hoping that someone here might be able to provide...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hey guys, I have my first AC/interview on Tuesday and the firm hasn’t provided any info besides there being a ‘general interview’ and ‘skills assessment’. The firm is smaller, Wedlake Bell, and I can’t find any info at all on previous interviews etc. I’m kinda freaking out because it’ll be my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know what the Wedlake bell AC is like? Struggling to find any info on here about it!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    After a long break from applications and the forum…. Wedlake Bell Interview/AC! anyone else?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone applied to Cooley in the past? If so, how long did it take to receive next stage or PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

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

    Nope, I emailed them earlier for an update and am awaiting a reply.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I agree it’s kind of strange. Kinda suspicious. So many applicants on here for the summer scheme and not a single person got to AC but many did for spring? 🤔🤔
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Reed Smith PFO! I’m honestly glad that is over! Onwards and upwards! Shame about the no feedback though, especially at interview stage.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Yup they just have a load of psychometric testing after application. It's the same with Linklaters and I'm sure a few others. I actually prefer it that way as it means you can really sell yourself in an interview as its the first time you would have provided any info about yourself. Not to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone know how 'white shoe' Gibson Dunn is? Has anyone from a non RG university made it past initial application? I only ask because the Legal Cheek current trainee pie-chart looks like a perfect semi-circle of oxbridge and RG graduates. I understand that many US firms still priorities...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is it ever appropriate to email graduate recruitment to ask for an update on an application? For example, I applied to White & Case in November and am yet to hear anything from them bar a Merry Christmas email!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    'Please sign off the letter with your candidate number rather than your name as Wedlake Bell operate an anonymous application review.' - Any idea where one can find their candidate number before sending off their application? Very confused.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I usually end cover letters with 'I hope this finds you well and thank you for taking the time to read this.'
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It's hard to generalise but in my limited experience thus far, US firms seem to be less concerned about moulding a trainee into their 'ideal' worker. U.K firms tend to want a very specific type of candidate i.e. A&O benchmark SJTs against current high performers at the firm. US firms tend to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone know who we should address the Wedlake bell cover letter to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Jessica, this is really helpful. Although I have been lucky enough to not endure mental illness as of yet, I have some personal circumstances that I have placed into an application and was planning on using for multiple applications in the future. I’m going to private message you the details...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    What a thought provoking question. Which firm is this for and is it for a vacation scheme? In answer to your question, I'll keep it brief as @Rob93 and others have provided great answers. In my mind, every decision that a firm makes in relation to client matters is generally/should be in the...

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