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  1. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the NRF question how has your understanding of the role of a commercial lawyer developed, and motivated you to pursue a career at Norton Rose Fulbright? (350 words)*, how did people go about answering the first part about your understanding of commercial law developing? Any insights would be...
  2. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone have insights into Clyde & Co digital assessment? How many video questions are there and how long do we have to prep? Thanks!
  3. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone offer guidance on this question from Goodwins application form. Which other firms are you applying to and why? Max 200 words Thank you!
  4. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have a Sidley Austin winter offer?
  5. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! When did you submit it and have you heard back yet?
  6. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Sullivan & Cromwell's cover letter how long should it ideally be. I have not found much guidance online but mine is around 1 and a quarter pages long. Is this too long or is it fine?
  7. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    dont they only have around 25 spaces per scheme?
  8. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Can anyone who has done an interview with Sidley Austin tell me how long it took to get back with an outcome? Thanks!
  9. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Have you received an AC for the winter vac scheme? Sorry for asking!
  10. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From my experience, it was a pretty standard Watson Glaser test!! I scored averagely and made it to the next round!
  11. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Wishing everyone positive news this week!
  12. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting to hear back from Simmons WVS after test?
  13. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys! Does anyone have any insights or tips into the Sidley Austin interview for the Vacation Scheme? Thank you in advance!
  14. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I wouldn't stress. Maybe send them an email on when you can expect to hear back. I did this as it had been nearly two months since I submitted my app and they said they would reply by late October and they did! I know there are interviews happening WC 4 Nov so they are probably still deciding...
  15. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley Austin Winter Interview - I was sure it was a rejection!
  16. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I submitted my application on the 20th September and got the test on the 30 September and then the VI on the 10 October!
  17. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I received the VI over a week after my Watson Glaser test but I wouldn't worry if you haven't heard back yet. They usually do ACs in December/ January so they are probably still going over applications! Good luck!
  18. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone been rejected yet from Sidley Austin? I applied in mid September and am yet to hear back.
  19. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I completed it and passed! You have around 2-3 minutes to prep and 2 minutes to give a response. There are three questions one around alignment with values and two competency based questions about how you have showcased a certain skill through previous experiences!

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