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

    Congratulations! I have my interview on Monday. Any chance you could give me some tips on how to prepare?
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    Share your interview nightmares, sticky situations and stories!

    During my video interview for Simmons and Simmons, I wanted to say 'I’m particularly attracted to the firm’s strong private equity team.’ Unfortunately, I said ‘I’m particularly attractive...’ Needless to say, I didn’t make the cut, but I like to think someone had a laugh at the other end...
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    Moving from a Summer to a Spring Vac Scheme

    Hi guys, I wanted to ask whether it is possible to ask graduate recruitment to convert a summer vac scheme offer into a spring vac scheme offer. Obviously, they will already have given out offers, but is it possible to be shortlisted if someone else drops out? Or alternatively, could I be...
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    Pinsent Masons SWOT Analysis

    Hi, I have an AC with Pinsent Masons next week and I have been asked to prepare a 10 min presentation based on a SWOT analysis of the firm and the opportunities that COP-26 has created. I have not previously done a SWOT analysis, so I would really appreciate any insights/tips that anyone has...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi, I did the AC last week and got confirmation of a place on the Summer Scheme a couple of days ago. There is a partner+HR interview, a written task, and a meeting based on the written task. I hope this helps. W
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I applied and got invited to interview with a 2:1 from Durham (average of 64%), but rejected them, as I decided US law wasn't for me. Happy to share my application if you'd like?
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    Interview Questions List

    Hi Jasen, Thank you very much for providing this link!
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    Interview Questions List

    Hi everyone, I was wondering whether anyone has a list of questions that they use to prepare for interviews. I have an assessment centre with RPC soon and would really appreciate any advice that anyone could give. I believe the interview is situation-based, so questions of this nature would be...
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    Pinsent Masons Application

    Hi, I am trying to apply to the Pinsent Masons vacation placement in London. However, I can’t seem to find the link to the applications page on their website. Has anyone else had this issue? It says on the vacation placement tab that applications are open, so I’m confused why I can’t see a...

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