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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu - You mentioned before the Westlaw and Practical Law practice area guides. Would you please be able to provide a link ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How should you tackle the interview Q 'What is our place in the legal market?' Should you talk about a combination of practice areas, revenue and geographical strength? Also, would it be okay to say a firm is 'mid-market' or similar, without sounding offensive? Should you reference other firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    During a written assessment, if you are acting as a trainee and directly contacting a client, should you write using we or I- 'we have reviewed the documents' or 'I have reviewed the documents' for example?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    when answering a 'why firm' Q in an interview- how many practice areas do people tend to talk about and how in depth do you go? Are you as specific as in a written app. ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is font size 9 too small for a cover letter ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    We’d love to know why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs? (200 words max) * Is this a why commercial law question or why the firm question or both ? (there is also another question asking about practice areas of interest)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also, does the hints and tips link not work for anyone else ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you so much, this is really helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When have you delivered a piece of work where quality was an important factor? As part of your answer, please describe why quality was important to you, what approaches you took to help you deliver and what you enjoyed? this is a Q from the eversheds' application? would I have to talk about an...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How would one go about answering a why this firm Q in just 150 words- would one practice area be enough ?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    yes- however, when i click 'no' the page just resets and nothing happens. Is this happening to you as well?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    congrats ! when did you apply if you don't mind me asking
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any advice on how to answer the following question? Q3. What do you understand to be the day-to-day responsibilities of a commercial lawyer? What attracts you to this reality and which aspects do you anticipate to be most challenging for you to navigate?- is it advisable to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, I have a Q regarding one of the BCLP application questions, wondering if anyone could help? 'Q3 - Please describe a time where you have received constructive feedback? How did you react and how did you utilise this feedback to ensure your own positive self-development?' I am planning to...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    are adressess necessary for a covering letter ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for DLA- if you got the e-mail saying you passed test, what does this mean ? will they review our apps now ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is simmons test automatic? and how long does it normally take to be sent it ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    An attachment
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    yes, they now ask for a cover letter along with two written questions.

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