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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - apologies in advance for asking, but does anyone have any ideas re this? I'd be immensely grateful to hear from anyone!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    On the Travers Smith application form, as well as being asked to write a cover letter, candidates are asked the following questions: 1. Please give details of your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests 2. Please give details of any positions of responsibility and achievements...
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    Sidley Austin vacation scheme

    Hi guys, I have a vacation scheme with Sidley Austin in the next few days - I know this is a long shot, but if any of you have done a VS with the firm in the past, I would be so so grateful if there are any tips you'd be able to share with me via the messaging function as to what to expect from...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys, I know it's a bit of a long shot, but if anyone has any pointers as to Sidley Austin vac scheme interviews, I'd be so grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any tips for Macfarlanes assessment centres? I'd be so grateful for any advice! P.S. thanks to @Jaysen @Jessica Booker et al for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi guys - bit of a long shot, but does anyone have experience of the Dechert online written exercise - and if so, do you have any tips? Cheers in advance!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much! When you talk about developing commercial awareness into "something more substantial", would that potentially include something like engaging with and learning about commercial concepts on a constant basis within one's role as a commercial solicitor (e.g. through keeping up to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker 1. On the Education section of the Sidley Austin application form, there's the following declaration: Please confirm that you have entered a complete breakdown of all grades awarded, by subject, during secondary school, college or university. Entering the overall grade does...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - I just have a couple of queries about the wording of questions on the Macfarlanes and Sidley Austin VS apps: 1. I presume being asked to talk about one's "extra-curricular interests" is aimed towards hobbies like enjoying computer programming in my spare time, being a...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks so much for your reply - I apologise in advance for how dense this sounds on my part, but when you say "not just because you ran out of word count", do you mean that running out of word count is a valid reason (albeit not the only reason) for putting information in the "additional info"...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - if an application form contains the following question: If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form. Is this essentially looking for extenuating...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - does anyone know if Sidley Austin accept summer vac scheme applications from final-year law students (this isn't made entirely clear on the firm's website)?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - on the cover letter section of the Jones Day cover letter, applicants are told that their cover letter will be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, but that "you do not need to address [the cover letter] to a person or include your address". 1. Does this mean...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Apologies for the duplicate post, but here goes @Jessica Booker Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?" Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - the Akin Gump application form asks candidates "What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?" Do you think it would be okay (or even preferable) to link these back to Akin Gump (e.g. emphasise receiving high quality on-the-job training as an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for your reply! I'm aware that the events they're looking for don't necessarily have to be Weil-specific - the problem is that I'm not entirely sure what sort of details we're expected to mention when discussing these events.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker The Weil application form contains the following question: Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations, virtual events etc. This is a great way to demonstrate your interest and commitment to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker Hi guys - can Linklaters candidates do their Watson Glaser after the application deadline? I presume the answer is yes, given the following message (which differentiates between the Capp assessment and the Watson Glaser) on the grad rec email: Please note, you must complete...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks for the advice! By "appropriate introduction", would you say that Dear Graduate Recruitment would suffice, or are you talking about a sentence following on from that?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    @Jessica Booker @Jaysen Apologies for the duplicate post - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form, and am fairly desperate to send off the application by the end of today (given the rolling basis on which applications are reviewed): 1. It asks students to give...

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