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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

FM302989

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  • Oct 16, 2020
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    Guys, what are your thoughts on this? (Not trying to stir things up here, I genuinely want to hear thoughts from everyone with a current or future stake in these firms so please keep it friendly hehe)
    Given the examples used, the seniors may be correct in some ways.

    The flip side is juniors are paid far too high meaning that targets and expectations need to meet that billable hour/billing 3x salary minimum
     

    theruleofno

    Distinguished Member
    Jan 5, 2024
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    Hi @onedayj - I try to meet all interviewees before their interview (sometimes my schedule makes this difficult) and I do tell everyone in person that they should hear from us in the next week (meaning five working days post-interview) - sometimes there is a delay. The very latest interviewees will hear from us is Monday 10 March.

    thanks
    Gemma
    Hey Gemma!

    Have any offers been made yet?
     

    helenaskelton

    Active Member
    Feb 18, 2025
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    OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

    Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.
     

    User5678

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    Aug 16, 2024
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    OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

    Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.
    Firstly congratulations! I would suggest you give the interview a shot so you don’t have any regrets later :). I think two days may be enough time to prepare and you’ve got this!
     

    Bread

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    Jan 30, 2024
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    OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

    Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.
    I’d say to just try your best, it sounds like a very conversational interview so less prep might be fine. Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but you *may* not get it so the issue of clashing with another VS is really a problem for later. Personally, I’d rather have the option to choose between schemes than not even try, but ultimately it is up to you! Best of luck x
     

    helenaskelton

    Active Member
    Feb 18, 2025
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    I’d say to just try your best, it sounds like a very conversational interview so less prep might be fine. Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but you *may* not get it so the issue of clashing with another VS is really a problem for later. Personally, I’d rather have the option to choose between schemes than not even try, but ultimately it is up to you! Best of luck x
    you're so right. Is it true that the interview is more conversational? If so that's brilliant. I thought it would be technicals...
     

    xxx

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  • Oct 26, 2024
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    OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

    Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.
    Honestly, I had the same situation this year. I would say do the interview, try your best. Its better than regretting your decision.

    unless the other VS is with a firm you prefer... or if you have no alternative dates
     

    Chris Brown

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    Jul 4, 2024
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    you're so right. Is it true that the interview is more conversational? If so that's brilliant. I thought it would be technicals...
    Yeah I’d say it’s more conversational but they did have some questions prepared in advance. They seemed more interested in what I had to say and asked me a few follow up questions.​
     
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    Chris Brown

    Legendary Member
    Jul 4, 2024
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    OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

    Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.
    I would say do the Paul, Weiss interview and if you are successful with them and CRS, then make the decision about which VS offer you want to accept (if dates clash). It’s better to have two potential options alongside the VS offer you have atm! Best of luck for the Paul, Weiss interview! 🙂🙂​
     

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