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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi everyone, Does anyone have any experience with Crowell & Moring? I have an AC coming up with them and wondering if anyone had any tips as their email doesn't give much away except to say there will be an interview, technical exercise and group exercise? Thanks! Laura
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks for confirming! Would you mind confirming if, in your point of view, the question "In 250 words tell us what a commercial lawyer does. (250 words max)" can be limited to what a commercial lawyer does (and not looking for what key attributes, etc. a commercial lawyer needs to possess) ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks both! I'd heard from someone that although they are non-rolling they may still look at the applications received first hence my worry (and last year I applied quite late and I'm scared that this is what disadvantaged me the most). Would you say applying for the W&C Winter (rolling ddl...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone, just finishing up on my Ashurst and HSF winter VS applications (which took longer than expected!) and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on whether it is too late to apply? The deadlines are next week so I'm torn between using my applications for summer/spring deadlines...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi everyone, Has anyone found the Ashurst winter VS application questions (below) to be a bit repetitive? I feel like "why you want to... work at Ashurst" is very similar to question 2. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach the questions differently ? I'm thinking of focusing my...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, does anyone know of any firms recruiting for 2023 start dates? Trying to get through a few for next year! Thnaks
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi for HSF it asks for an undergraduate reference, however, I graduated in 2018 (so quite a while ago) does anyone know if I can put a teacher from the LPC (that I'm currently doing) or from my place of work (where I have been for the last 2 years) ? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, looking at the HSF winter VS and they ask for skills, qualities and attributes you would bring to the role. I've gathered that skills would be work-related (organisation, teamwork) and attributes relate to personality/character (creative, resilient) but what about qualities? I'm not sure...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I was wondering if there was a reason as to why firms asked if you have previously applied to a position and what is the reason for asking ? (also would I need to tick a box if I applied for something say 2 years ago ? Thanks!

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