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

    How do you answer 'why should we give you a place on the vacation scheme' - especially for somewhere I already work? I don't know how much emphasis I should put on my experience at the firm or whether they will take that the wrong way - should I talk more about my personal attributes? Any help...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have any tips for the Mayer Brown Job Simulation please e.g. preparation/info about how the different parts are weighted/how many video qs they have? Would be deeply appreciated! Thank you!
  3. ofm

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

    I've never done one before - do you mind if I ask what the breakdown is between the different parts? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    How did you find out your score?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi everyone, How much does applying later in on an application actually hurt your chances if the firm is rolling? I.e. do they mean that they send out offers on a first-come first served basis or that they review applications during the application window, but send out offers after the deadline...
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    Ask 3 future trainees (Magic & Silver Circle, International Elite) ANYTHING! *New TCLA Team Members*

    Hi everyone! I have my first ever vac scheme with my dream firm next week, and I am so nervous. I was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to prepare or things to make sure to do during it. While I have worked in a law firm in the US before, I haven't done my conversion course or...
  7. ofm

    TCLA General Discussion Thread #2 (2021)

    Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for a vac scheme? e.g. books to read or anything like that? Thanks!
  8. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone else also not heard a n y t h i n g from Gibson Dunn post-app? 🙃🙃🙃
  9. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I could use some advice... I submitted my available dates for a vac scheme, but there's been a change in my available weeks. One of the weeks I said I was available, my current job has said I now can't take that week off. Should I mention this to Grad Recruitment, even though there's a...
  10. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any advice about how to ensure you're prepared for a vac scheme e.g. reading to do, reaching out to people before you start etc? Thanks!
  11. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Omg Congrats!! Does that mean that there's no interviews or anything? Just the Apply4Law application? 😳
  12. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I saw a girl post on Linkedin saying she got a vac scheme, but shes the only one I've seen....
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I just got this too & idk what to think either... hoping they decided that I had enough experience to warrant putting me in the direct TC route? Or I applied too late...
  14. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Does anyone have any advice about how to ensure you're prepared for a vac scheme e.g. reading to do, reaching out to people before you start etc? Thanks!
  15. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is anyone still waiting to hear from Gibson Dunn and/or BDB Pitmans post-app? And Reed Smith post research qs? Wondering if I should contact them and ask for an update...
  16. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Is it customary to send a thank you email to the partners that interviewed you after securing a VS? Thanks!
  17. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard from BDB Pitmans or Gibson Dunn post-app? Did they lose my app lol? 🙃
  18. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Are you going to get in contact with them? I literally haven't heard anything post-app...
  19. ofm

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    VS interviews are also still going on this week (I think they end on Thursday), so probably won't hear until the 15th!

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