TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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yeezyee

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for those who got a debevoise open day - did it allow you to book a day or were you allocated a certain day? Not sure if they are sending out open invites day by day maybe?
they had an option for three days, and you had to rank the order you wanted them in. then they said they’d allocate us one by the 12th and they were limited to 30 people maximum per day so couldn’t guarantee our first choice. i hope that helps x
 
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    When answering "why x firm" in an AC interview

    Is there any point in me saying the practice area as they will follow up asking me what practice area am I interested in anyway?

    Instead should I briefly speak about the awards won within the sector of the practice area i like and the firm overall and why they stood out to me in wanting to apply over their competitors? Then reference this point again when they ask about my interest in a practice area and include a deal and how this deal is important to me?

    Are these points too broad and not very specific to the firm?

    @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
     
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    No - the standards will be the same across the schemes. I would go with the programme that works better for you based on your other commitments.

    Just be mindful that the Spring scheme will be a matter of weeks before your final exams.
    Is that regardless of the spring scheme being one week shorter? Would that give me less of a chance to prove myself worthy of the final TC?

    Thank you again for all of the great advice!
     
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