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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you know where the percentage is mentioned, is this for the WG?
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    Explaining interest in firm

    Hi @Jacob Miller & @Jessica Booker & @Amma Usman & @Ram Sabartnam Could you give an example of how you would demonstrate this level of open-mindedness during written applications? I completely understand that pigeonholing yourself to one practice area can come across as limiting, but any advice...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I did my VI on the 25th Jan
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you for clarifying Jessica. They did mention in the email to not be discouraged and that they enourage that I apply for future vacation schemes, so there is a positive in that.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I see, thank you for confirming. I just thought the email was super weird because how can you enjoy an application and VI yet get rejected haha!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    @Jessica Booker I got a PFO from Mishcon, but it was really weird because the email was positive in that Grad rec said they enjoyed my application and VI but that there were "limited places". I honestly have no idea how to feel about it. Is this just an auto-generated email?
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    mishcon

    Super weird, but onto the next haha
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    mishcon

    Hi, yes, PFO, but it was very positive, as in they stated that they "enjoyed" my application and VI but could not proceed due to limited space.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What did the email say exactly? x
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, aishaslm, did you hear back yet? x
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    mishcon

    Have you heard back?
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    Definitive Guide to Law Firm Interviews! *Monday Article Series*

    Hi Jacob, I found your definitive guide to law firm case studies very insightful! I wanted to ask whether there are any differences in the way you would structure a case study or scenario based interview answer? Thanks in advance !
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica! I wanted to ask how long you should wait for a response after submitting an application? I have seen stories online about how firms ghost which has put me on edge a little! Thanks.
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    Mishcon Video Interview, 2021-22

    Thank you AvniD! Could I also ask whether you have any advice on how to answer a video strength based interview? I understand these interviews are typically shorter, and are self recorded. I have tried to look for forumns explaining the type of structure used (I assume the STAR/CAR approach but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, I hope Mishcon got back! Could I check what were the types of questions asked and what structure did you use? Was it the STAR technique. Thanks!
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    Mishcon de Reya issue question

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, What structure would you recommend using? Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you so much!!!! Good luck
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    Mishcon de Reya issue question

    Hi, do you know whether the VI is automatically sent or do you have pass the initial application form? thanks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, was this automatically sent or do you have to pass the initial application stage first? Thanks!
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