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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Ram Sabaratnam, To follow up on these fantastic suggestions, can I ask you for additional tips? Last year I applied to Squire and was invited to a VI. I have changed my answer to why commercial law, but why Squire is slightly similar. Squire distinguishes itself for its 6-seat training...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    @Andrei Radu, thank you so very very much. Honestly, I love your approach and, after going for a long walk while listening to some fantastic music, I am almost done with one of my applications.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    How do you guys pick yourself up when feeling defeated? Spending hours drafting applications to just be rejected after a random test. Do you guys have any tips? @Andrei Radu, how do you manage to not give up?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know what kind of questions does Latham VI include?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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

    Hi guys, Does the Slaughter and May cover letter need to be in pdf format?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Does anyone know if we need to complete the NRF test before the deadline?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For those applying to NRF, in the academic sections, do we need to list every single exams or just the final qualification with the date?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It is worth applying for a vacation scheme if the deadline is in 8 days and the firm reviews on a rolling basis? Should I wait for the firm to open the applications for the summer vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Morning forum, Do you have any tips on how to tackle this year's vacation scheme deadlines? I work full-time and would love to hear from you, especially from those who work full-time.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, White & Case mentions its new 2025 strategy after having achieved its old one. However, I cannot find any resource which gives a detailed picture of the new strategy. Could anyone help me?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I trust you are well. Do you know how long the W&C cover letter should be?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anyone know what math elements the A&O test has?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Did anyone apply to Faegre and has heard back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I underestimated how hard the switch to law was. Does anyone have a list of good but smaller (less competitive perhaps) commercial firms in London, that I could leverage to move to bigger law firms?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I underestimated how hard the switch to law was. Does anyone have a list of good but smaller (less competitive perhaps) commercial firms in London, that I could leverage to move to bigger law firms?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi guys, Is the Macfarlanes test a situational judgement test or it also includes a critical thinking element?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi guys, I applied to Macfarlanes on Friday but have not received the automatic test yet, is anyone in the same situation?

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