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  1. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I don't think you can prepare beyond nailing your motivations for applying. There is a numerical and verbal reasoning element, a situational judgement element, two VI questions that are motivational, and a written case study. I don't know if they're practice situational judgement test that you...
  2. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you! This is really helpful!
  3. Veep9

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hello all! It’s good to see some familiar names still around and really exciting to have new members. I am about to enter my third proper cycle. Last year started off brilliantly. Almost all my apps progressed to test or VI stage. I was disciplined and motivated and kicking ass. And then my...
  4. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    WHY hasn’t NRF got back to me yet (post TI)? They’ve sent out both ACs and PFOs
  5. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    “Hi, how are you?” That sort of polite chit chat - which in the uk usually tends towards commentary on the weather on that day - allows me to settle in, figure out if the volume is ok, where I should be looking, etc. It also reminds you that you’re able to connect on a human level, even if...
  6. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Same. I am not surprised. That was a bad VI
  7. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    No, 4 work experiences, one "other" work ex and a cover letter.
  8. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’ve been anticipating a PFO, having not been invited to AC, but have heard nothing. Law firm purgatory is the worst!
  9. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone got rejected from NRF post TI? edit: sorry, that was a typo. I meant to ask if anyone had been rejected yet because I haven’t heard!
  10. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Please could I have tips on how to answer "If you could introduce any client to the firm, who would it be and why? Consider which practice areas or teams could take advantage of this new relationship"? I can deal with the second half but how do I start narrowing down potential clients
  11. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    +1. Still devastated though.
  12. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Does anyone have squire patton boggs’ application questions please?
  13. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think I heard back in just over a week. We had 7 days to complete the interview
  14. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone done the Baker McKenzie VI yet? How did it go? I’m suddenly terrified of hitting start.
  15. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Bakers VI! Any info about format of the questions would be greatly appreciated!
  16. Veep9

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If it helps, I applied for the Direct training contract last year too and the spring vacation scheme this year. I used the same answer for the topic of interest but re-wrote the other three answers. I was rejected at application form last year but was sent the WG test this year.

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