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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

MaxC7930

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    thanks, yes i did read up and it LOOKS like maybe they are testing things more like getting distracted, so e.g., the WRONG xs are designed to make you feel stressed and if you just ignore them and maintain a certain level of performance without getting flustered then it's perhaps more the key than raw response time.
    yeah possibly good luck with that
    I did the stupid thing of looking at my application after submitting it. I wrote furthermore at the start of two consecutive sentences. It just reads so odd. I hope that the rest of the application makes up for it but, it’s in the first question so they might just discard it before reading the rest. This is why NEVER edit on the actual application form. Off to go sit in the dark for an hour and contemplate my sad existence.
    This has happened to be far too many times
     

    MaxC7930

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    I just did the Osborne Clarke test, but it crashed half way through - it literally just refused to move me onto the next question. I tried it again, and it crashed again. I have now tried to complete it a third term and was told I can't... I have emailed Grad Recruitment. Anyone else had this issue?
     

    Chris Brown

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    I did the stupid thing of looking at my application after submitting it. I wrote furthermore at the start of two consecutive sentences. It just reads so odd. I hope that the rest of the application makes up for it but, it’s in the first question so they might just discard it before reading the rest. This is why NEVER edit on the actual application form. Off to go sit in the dark for an hour and contemplate my sad existence.
    I forgot to delete a sort of note for myself to add in an example literally ''a sentence {example}'' and then I continued and somehow despite reading back through it 5 times I missed it - starting to think that the fact I have not heard back yet is because they saw it and full on ghosted me. so yes, never edit in the actual application form but hey at least they can see it is clearly not written by AI lol
    I have just read my application to Paul, Weiss.

    In at least 3 places, I forgot to put the , between Paul, Weiss. 😂🥲

    In most parts (95%) I have included it.

    I read through my application so many times to avoid this mistake and I still made it. 😂🥲

    Hopefully they will let it slide or perhaps not and I’m cooked. 😞

    So yes, I agree to never edit in the actual application form. 💀😭

    At least they can rule out AI usage. 🫡
     

    aspiringsolicitor23

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    Any interests that don't require you to make a commitment to others. For instance, it could be hobbies that are very much from a self-interest point or activities that are solo pursuits or where the output is really only for your benefit rather than other people's.
    @JessicaBooker Hi, I was wondering if you feel pro bono volunteering should be listed in work experience, positions of responsibility or extracurricular - thanks
     

    yasmars

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    I have just read my application to Paul, Weiss.

    In at least 3 places, I forgot to put the , between Paul, Weiss. 😂🥲

    In most parts (95%) I have included it.

    I read through my application so many times to avoid this mistake and I still made it. 😂🥲

    Hopefully they will let it slide or perhaps not and I’m cooked. 😞

    So yes, I agree to never edit in the actual application form. 💀😭

    At least they can rule out AI usage. 🫡
    Oh no! One thing I know for sure that they are strict about is spelling mistakes.
     

    johnnysins

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    Aug 7, 2024
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    I know that why I’m worried.

    Should I email them and ask if I can have my application back since the deadline is the 19th so they won’t have looked at them yet?

    Then I can correct me rookie mistakes. 🫡😭
    Honestly, don't worry at all. I am sure I have made at least 10 errors in my applications for which I got ACs with, and I even secured a Vac Scheme despite my jarring spelling errors. Just have faith in the rest of your application and what is meant for you will always come by! So don't worry and you got this for sure :)
     

    tea

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    Sep 26, 2024
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    I have just read my application to Paul, Weiss.

    In at least 3 places, I forgot to put the , between Paul, Weiss. 😂🥲

    In most parts (95%) I have included it.

    I read through my application so many times to avoid this mistake and I still made it. 😂🥲

    Hopefully they will let it slide or perhaps not and I’m cooked. 😞

    So yes, I agree to never edit in the actual application form. 💀😭

    At least they can rule out AI usage. 🫡
    might or might not help, but I run all my apps through chat gpt for a spelling, grammar + firm name spelt correctly check right before I send them in. I always say to make any corrections bold and include a summary of any changes at the end. You can pick and choose which changes you want to add into the application rather than copying it straight from chat gpt and then editing - avoids the american spelling and just silly things that it would do!

    unnoticeable ai usage haha
     

    Rhohia

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    Jan 12, 2024
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    might or might not help, but I run all my apps through chat gpt for a spelling, grammar + firm name spelt correctly check right before I send them in. I always say to make any corrections bold and include a summary of any changes at the end. You can pick and choose which changes you want to add into the application rather than copying it straight from chat gpt and then editing - avoids the american spelling and just silly things that it would do!

    unnoticeable ai usage haha
    I do this too!! So helpful! And “cut down to 300 words” lol
     
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