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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    NRF pretty much felt impossible, honestly. Linklaters uses Cappfinity. I quite like that test actually. Akin and Macfarlanes also use it. I've never passed a single test since I started applying in 2017, I don't think. Although I did get passed Latham's VI. All my interviews have been at firms...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My focus is on money, mostly. I was being sarcastic. Any advice for passing the test?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I haven't done CC's Watson Glaser yet. I got 65% on a practice test today. I'm not feeling hopeful. I've already justified not passing the test owing to the firm's C score for work life balance on the Legal Cheek Junior Lawyer Survey. It's amazing how you can justify anything to yourself if you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Seems, the firm basically owns you. It makes sense given the salary. It helps to have a goal. If you want to buy a house. I think Conclusion Follows; Conclusion Follows; Conclusion Does Not Follow; Conclusion Does Not Follow. What's the answer?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Watson Glaser advice most welcome please. Got one coming up for CC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Vacation Scheme. I guess I’ll apply for the TC as well.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable again (another app). CC* ✅ HSF ✅📝❌ NRF ✅📝❌ Weil ✅❌ Akin ✅ Sidley ✅❌ Orrick ✅ Willkie ✅🎥❌ Cooley ✅ Latham ✅ Milbank ✅ Kirkland ✅ Dechert ✅❌ Skadden ✅ Goodwin ✅ Covington ✅❌ Linklaters* ✅📝❌ Paul, Weiss ✅ Slaughters* ✅❌ Gibson Dunn ✅ Macfarlanes* ✅📝 White & Case ✅...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Weil VS pfo. Paul Hastings open day invite.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks. I tend to research using The Lawyer which covers lateral hires. I also use Chambers & Partners for practice area details. I then try to link my own experience with clients or sectors to what the firm does.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Who else is going to Baker McKenzie's Employability Open Day on Wednesday?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    No, despite it being 62.57% :p
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    I got 62.5% in my degree. It's just one data point, ultimately. Experience is what counts for more.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Also paralegal training that is paid. That sounds pretty exploitative to me. No need to pay to work.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    My approach is description, then skills. 50 words, 100 words, 100 words.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It's asking about teamwork. Also looking at taking ownership. I did their app last month.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Kirkland open day pfo. But nice getting follow ups from Goodwin after their open day. It makes you feel appreciated.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Regarding White & Case, I had heard by this time last year post-app for the Winter Vacation Scheme. I guess there's no harm in asking to be considered for other schemes. What's the worst that could happen? Anyone think that's worth doing? I'm slightly annoyed, having applied as soon as these...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Learn how to debate I’d say.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you. I’m less extremist about things now.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I’m getting a lot of messages about VIs. I’m not in a frame of mind to deal with these and have been depressed since not converting the VS I did in spring. I’m not sure how many more months of waiting I can take. I’m 27 and I was once told that if you don’t qualify by 30 it seriously impacts...

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