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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

desperateTCseeker1998

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didn’t meet the HSF benchmark… I have never not progressed past a test before (where invited to one). I got mostly moderate competency with some limits and some that appeared to imply good. I have already decided this will be my final cycle so taking one for the team and emailing enquiring into how the test is assessed because I have nothing to lose and think it is incredibly flawed.
 

NJS

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    For this Goodwin question.... Discuss a commercial issue that has particularly interested you. Why did it capture your attention, and what impact could it have on the legal sector?

    Are they looking for a general issue (i.e. interest rate rises, i probably wont use that...) Or are they looking for a particular story (like a recent merger for example). @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam (sorry for the tags lol) Thank you!
     
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    M_m

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    I’m currently working on the HL Summer VS application, and one of the questions is “tell us about any open days or events you have attended”.

    I did both my schooling and undergrad degree abroad, and moved to the UK only a few months back. I was able to attend a Taylor Wessing in-person open day, but apart from that my experience is limited to Legal Cheek events (the law fairs and firm specific events). Moreover, I haven’t really interacted with HL specifically at these events.

    Does anyone have any advice on how I can go about this question?
     

    gazdgazd11

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    if you don't mind me asking, how long do you have to complete the VI?
    5 days I believe?
    I’m currently working on the HL Summer VS application, and one of the questions is “tell us about any open days or events you have attended”.

    I did both my schooling and undergrad degree abroad, and moved to the UK only a few months back. I was able to attend a Taylor Wessing in-person open day, but apart from that my experience is limited to Legal Cheek events (the law fairs and firm specific events). Moreover, I haven’t really interacted with HL specifically at these events.

    Does anyone have any advice on how I can go about this question?
    not sure if this is good advice but I’d talk about virtual events. That’s what I do cause I’ve not attended any in person ones. Had different priorities during uni sadly
     
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