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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Knew people who got worse last cycle and passed. Think you’re good.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Did the SVS last year, my cover letter was just under 700 words and for the two other questions, I wrote about 250 words. I got rejected from them previously with an arguably more 'tailored' CL that was 950 words long. Being concise is incredibly important, and it is not pertinent to reach the...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Not Jessica or Andrei, but I did the Travers VS last year and mentioned two MC firms I attended open days with in my application, so in general, I think name dropping other firms is ok for Travers. If you're worried, you could say 'After attending a debt finance workshop, I found... interesting...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes, I used it and got to VI last cycle, just define it when you first use it (e.g I am applying to White & Case (W&C). W&C's International...).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Bakers don’t respond to anyone until after the deadline date (from someone that has a TC there and applied 5h before the deadline for spring last year).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Pretty sure it’s 23:59pm - they’re “rolling”, but no decisions are sent until after deadline. I got the spring VS last year and applied 6h before the deadline.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I had a VS there last year, I would encourage you to speak about a non-law topic. For instance, I spoke about a famous scientist that impacted my life. Most of my cohort discussed topics unrelated to commercial law and I think grad rec quite likes finding out more about you as an individual, as...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    nope :D my understanding is that you can log off and log back in, picking up where you left off.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    nah, not for the SJT I’m pretty sure I was in my pyjamas , I wore a nice shirt (no tie or blazer) for VI and got to AC for direct last cycle.
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    SQE preparations

    Hi all, Due to start a six-week intro to law and SQE prep course with BARBRI in January 2025. My understanding is there is a lot of content to get through and lots of people I know that have gone through it say that early preparation is required. What can I do to start preparing before my...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Second what Jessica said - I went to their event last year and my application focused on what I wanted to learn rather than how I was socially mobile. I tried to be specific about a couple of their practices and diversity initiatives and what information I wanted to get out of the day. Could...
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    GDL vs. No-GDL (College of Legal Practice)

    @Jessica Booker My firm gives me a 6 week course, but I still question whether the time given will be sufficient to cover everything I need to know for the SQE. I would feel more assured if I did the GDL, but I could be wrong. Its more whether I will miss out on legal content by not doing the...
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    GDL vs. No-GDL (College of Legal Practice)

    Hi all, I'm a future trainee solicitor at a US firm due to start my training contract in March 2026. My firm doesn't require me to sit the GDL exams and I start my SQE course in February 2025. However, I am slightly worried going into the SQE without completing the GDL for a multitude of...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Macs PFO
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I heard back with a PFO on Friday and I know some people who received offers too.
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Do you get notified if you passed Macs SJT, and if so, when?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Does Macfarlanes online test have a Benchmark or is it considered holistically with the online application?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Slaughters explicitly ask you not to state skills as they are able to infer it from your job descriptions. So I would just put “Carried out X, achieved Y results” or something, and do two-three bullet points for each work experience.
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    Rare Coordinator Interview

    Hi, I have an interview with Rare Recruitment for their Candidate Coordinator role. Has anyone interviewed in the past and is willing to provide some insights? :) Thanks!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker or anyone that’s done the SQE (particularly at BARBRI, but more generally is fine), I’m having a bit of a conundrum. I might be starting my SQE prep course in early July for an Sep 2025 start and I technically graduate from my degree in June. However, I am worried that I may need...

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