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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @James Wakefield Can't see if anyone's replied to you yet, but I've definitely done this myself whenever I've gotten on quite well with my interviewers! If you felt you really vibed with your interviewer, I don't think there's any harm in popping them a friendly LinkedIn request :)- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @paralegaltotrainee I'm sure @Jessica Booker might have different things to say here, but I think you're probably still best off waiting until the scheme actually begins before reaching out to schedule coffee chats on LinkedIn, for the reasons I mentioned before. Once the scheme kicks...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hope this goes amazingly for you!!!- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Yes! Never give up!!! But also- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This is incredible! High key representing those of us with non-traditional backgrounds! Tippin' my hat to you!!!!- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya! Yes, I think you can. I've just looked through their FAQ sections and it appears to confirm this as well. Here's the link. Good luck with the application!- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @James Wakefield There was no interview at the end of the scheme. However just bear in mind that this may have changed, since it appears that they've changed aspects of the assessment process since my application cycle. That said, I suspect you'll be assessed holistically (yay). Good luck!- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @mfuturetrainee I've not had this exact situation before, but I have been invited to similar pre-scheme events by firms. Typically these were pre-vacation scheme events, where expectations for the scheme were set and general guidance was provided by the training principal or several...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @paralegaltotrainee Congratulations again on securing your place on Cooley's vacation scheme! I've put together some of my thoughts below for you. You'll find the scheme consists in a balanced mix of live client assignments and structured tasks set by graduate recruitment. Both elements...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Have to completely agree with @Jessica Booker on this. I'm not sure that connecting on LinkedIn before my vacation scheme probably provided much of an advantage for me. I've generally found it better to meet and build genuine rapport with trainees first, for example through coffee chats or...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
From previous experience, Mayer Brown's Situational Strengths Test and Verbal Reasoning Test did not include any video interview questions. Of course it's possible this could have changed, but based on what I've seen from other forum users this cycle, it still seems to be the case. Good luck...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hiya @aphelion In previous years, I've noticed that White & Case has held assessment centres for direct training contract candidates in August, with many of these also taking place in September. I'd recommend keeping an eye out for communications from graduate recruitment or contacting them...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @Willgetthere I'd be curious to know what @Jessica Booker, @Amma Usman and @Andrei Radu have to say here, but in my experience I've sometimes found this can depend on the firm’s culture and expectations. For instance, when completing vacation schemes at firms with non-rotational...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I'd be curious to know what @Jessica Booker might say here, but I don't think this is a dumb question at all (and stop calling your questions dumb @Chris Brown - they're very good!!!!). I've generally avoided adopting a rigid structure for emails inviting people to coffee chats. I think a clear...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @l789 From what I can tell, Freshfields now uses the Candid/Vantage application system. As a result, I'm almost certain that you can now include your work experience alongside the traditional 850-word personal statement. Unlike previous application cycles, where it was primarily just the...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Amazing job @loe!!! They're an excellent firm! Assuming the written assessment is similar to the one I completed in 2023, it's a fairly standard commercial/business-style task designed to test both your commercial awareness and your communication skills. I think the key to the task is...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hiya @ohnoselim That doesn't sound silly at all - I asked myself the question several times at the end of my first vacation scheme cycle, having failed to secure any. It's also a question that many candidates ask themselves, particularly if they've graduated without an offer. I've known several...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hiya @KBanana Not a silly question at all. In my experience, the structure of your bio will usually depend on how formal the firm expects it to be and whether they've provided specific instructions. For example, during my vacation schemes, some firms included clear prompts in their emails...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hiya @B101 From what I've observed in previous cycles, Orrick typically sources the majority of its trainees through its vacation schemes. Direct training contract offers have historically been quite rare. While some applicants have been invited to assessment centres via the direct TC route...- Ram Sabaratnam
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Not weird at all! There was only so much coffee I could drink after having scheduled a few back to back coffee chats! Don't get jittery!- Ram Sabaratnam
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