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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Out of interest Jessica, if I was asked this question at the end of the interview, what sort of things would you raise and how would you phrase it? “I’m interested in X hobby”, “I’ve done X work experience and developed X, Y, Z”?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had this exact problem and was something I was really stressed about, but it ended up being zero problem. However, the important part is, you likely have to tell them it's for a vacation scheme. Check the terms of your contract, but it likely says (it had in mine) that you can't take any paid...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know whether firms provide accommodation when completing a VS if you don’t live in London? I don’t have any connections in London who I could stay with and paying for accommodation for 2 weeks in London in the middle of summer already looks very expensive. However, I don’t know if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think it really varies depending on how much time you have/what the AC entails. I would say I spent about 4/5 days doing a few hours each day before mine, mostly to refresh on firm research and remembering competency questions :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I really don't think it's fair to call the post bitter and the OP literally says that they know how hard people work/they don't want to diminish people's achievements. I think their point was (which in my opinion is a valid one) that getting a VS seems to come far easier to some than others. In...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks Jessica :) If it's something that likely wouldn't impact the firm or its clients but is something I'm strongly passionate about, would that be a mistake? I would want to talk about banning the use of sexual history evidence in trials, but I know this isn't a topic that would be of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The MC will typically get far more applicants than other firms though, which is why they have more TCs. Wouldn't necessarily say it's a lower standard, but I also feel each MC firm looks for a very particular type of person. It's why someone might receive a TC offer from 3 US firms but not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What do people think the main benefits are of a sector focused firm?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    What's the best approach to the question "if you could introduce a new law, what would it be"? Would it be best to focus on the firm's practice areas or anything of interest? Any thoughts @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Which firm is it if you don’t mind me asking? I think it would depend on how many are successful the direct route. If they recruit only or solely through the VS process it may be difficult, but if there’s a TC, perhaps they could fast track you?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    There is honestly nowhere better on the planet for online beef than TCLA forums as far as I’m concerned. There’s so much passive aggression and it’s about such funny topics — like imagine telling your friends you got into an online argument about W&C’s competitors. It’s hilarious.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if VIs are assessed holistically? I feel I did well on 2 of the 3 questions but less well on another and can’t get it out of my head. Is your application considered at this stage too or is that discounted and it’s solely the content of your VI? I feel like I continually...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It was mainly I’m really keen to become involved in international arbitration and I’d say they’re (along with W&C) the best in the City for it. The emphasis placed on pro bono was also a pretty big factor. AG also has a lot of positives to it though and I wouldn’t have applied otherwise so...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    The international arbitration element was my main appeal for Skadden, and I had a preference for US firms in general. As you say though, there is a lot of crossover. And you’re right on the second point. I know AG is still a very good firm and I’m trying to keep an open mind about the process...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you to everyone for all your comments and advice - this is a really amazing community and a great one to be a part of :) My AC was with Skadden, which was my dream firm, so when they rejected me, it sucked. I now have the VS offer from Addleshaw, which I am, of course, grateful for, but...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hello everyone! I’m a long-term lurker here and have made a profile for my first post as I’m having a bit of a dilemma. I want to preface this by saying I know how privileged I am to be in this position and can’t believe it’s going through my head, but I received a VS offer and I feel kinda…...
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