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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I’ve just completed a VS and concerned about my overall performance. I loved the firm and am desperate to convert but a few things I did probably could have been better: 1. I had one piece of assessed work where we had options of clauses to delete, and I’m sure I selected the wrong one. The...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I had an interview today, and I feel as if I completely blew it. I prepared as best as I could but my nerves got in the way, I stumbled through answers, quite a few "umms" and I tacked on "why this would be relevant as a trainee" to the end of each answer. How much will nerves factor into any...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you so much, thats very helpful! With the executive summary, is that generally done in bullet point format?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry if this is a really stupid question but what exactly is a memorandum/memo and how would you write and structure one for a written exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much for the reply Jessica :) Following on with another quick query, if a firm has a practice area that it isn’t particularly renowned for, would it not be advised to mention that as one of interest? Say if I mentioned I was interested in employment but the firm’s bigger practice area...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Sorry if this is a stupid question, but when asked what practice areas you're interested in, if the firm has sectors, would that be considered different? For instance, if I'm interested in the hospitality sector of a firm, that's different to a practice area? Would the practice areas just be...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! Do you mean this is your first cycle and only application?? If so that’s insane!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I know this is very much a “how long is a piece of string” sort of question, but for those who have been successful at an AC, how much preparation would you say you do? Would you start say a week in advance with a few hours each day or typically more? It’s hard when trying to balance...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How is this even possible?? Next you're going to tell us this is only your first cycle 🤣🤣 Congratulations though (and save some for the rest of us!)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I really don’t want to diminish anyone else’s achievements as know how hard people work, but what I find really difficult on here is when people post that they’re trying to decide between two VS offers or even being in the position to turn down one because of a clash with another. I would kill...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How do you know that there’s little hope? I’m just waiting on them so don’t want to have any amount of optimism!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It really unnerves me when people put the shaking hand reaction to this - are you saying assume a rejection or just empathising with their position? 😭😭
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone still waiting on Travers?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congrats to all those with a Mishcon AC! Out of interest, is there much space left on the portal? Don’t know whether to get my hopes up or not :/
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! When did you hear? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you! I haven't heard anything yet :( I was in the middle dot for the majority, with about 50/50 to the left/right. When did you submit your application if you don't mind me asking? I know it's non-rolling but I love the firm and scrambling!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! What was your feedback report like? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Congratulations! What was your feedback report like? :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It was — have you had a similar experience with them?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Coming on here as needed to vent. I had an AC yesterday and one of the interviews was a case study interview where the Partner would assume the role of a client when you gave a 15 minute presentation, followed by 20 minutes of questions. When I get into my interview, the Partner immediately...

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