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

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Mxkry

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If you’ve done the Watson glaser test within the last year for Hogan Lowell’s does it carry over to the next application?

didn’t score well in the last one so don’t won’t apply if it still applies
 

lila122

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Hi, I’m trying prepare for an interview with a big city law firm that is strong in most practice areas, and I’m really struggling trying to find a specific news story that has an impact on the firm (if the question comes up)

Anyone know how specific the news story should be that I mention? For example I thought that the huge rise in m&a transactions is a big one but is that too obvious / not specific enough?

Plus, I’m just not sure how to analyse a news story in a way that links it to law firms? (Is it as obvious as just, which law departments it’ll involve/ it might create more business)? Any help much appreciated
 

ScrappyDoo

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If you’ve done the Watson glaser test within the last year for Hogan Lowell’s does it carry over to the next application?

didn’t score well in the last one so don’t won’t apply if it still applies
It doesn’t carry over, I am pretty sure you have to complete the Watson Glaser again. Only firm I know of who rolls over the result is Clifford Chance
 
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atrumregina1

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    Just did the Clyde & Co VI assessment and could shoot myself in the face. I feel like it didn't make any sense. This is my first VI so not holding out too much hope but would be nice to advance through to the next stage :)
    I won't disclose any questions, but it is genuinely something you cannot prepare for and there are no right answers.
    You need to complete three questions at the end, which are also quite difficult so my advice would be to research the firm as much as possible.
    Good luck to anyone else doing this 💪💪💪
     

    kat_

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    Is a law firm (direct TC application) likely to contact a work experience from 2019? from abroad? It's my only legal work experience and it only lasted a couple of days.
    I would like to know to give them a heads up because they are obviously not English.
     
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