TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

09tata

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Oct 28, 2020
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Hi, @WillkieGemma :)

To what extent can you talk about cases you have worked on to demonstrate skills you have developed?

For example I am working on a conspiracy claim and want to use this as an example of when I have shown analytical ability, In my answers I will be discussing how I was able to identify evidence that contradicts the claimants claim (with a bit more detail).

I wanted to confirm that we can talk about cases in some detail as long as we don't disclose the specific case name and parties involved, I assume,
 

nliro85

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Jan 25, 2024
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I am writing my NRF application. The first question asks why are you interested in commercial law and why NRF. As the 2nd question asks about which sector has the most potential for growth in 12 months. Wanted to ask if I focus on the energy Sector growth for Q2 will it be okay to talk about the firm's project finance work in Q1 or will that be repetition. Any advice will be appreciated @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Kay Aston
 

WillkieGemma

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Graduate Recruitment
Nov 4, 2021
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Hi, @WillkieGemma :)

To what extent can you talk about cases you have worked on to demonstrate skills you have developed?

For example I am working on a conspiracy claim and want to use this as an example of when I have shown analytical ability, In my answers I will be discussing how I was able to identify evidence that contradicts the claimants claim (with a bit more detail).

I wanted to confirm that we can talk about cases in some detail as long as we don't disclose the specific case name and parties involved, I assume,
Hi @09tata I'm afraid I can't answer that - you would need to verify that with your current employer.
 

Adithi

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Aug 27, 2024
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Hi, I was wondering for those who applied to the Willkie open day, who got an email that the results of their application will only be given after the deadline, does that mean we are waitlisted, or is it that they will review all the applications after the deadline as I originally got the message that I will get the outcome within 15 days.
 

Jessica Booker

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Graduate Recruitment
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Forum Team
Aug 1, 2019
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Hi, I was wondering for those who applied to the Willkie open day, who got an email that the results of their application will only be given after the deadline, does that mean we are waitlisted, or is it that they will review all the applications after the deadline as I originally got the message that I will get the outcome within 15 days.
@WillkieGemma has mentioned in another post that they will be reviewing applications after the deadline, so I suspect this is just a holding email to update you so you know not to worry if you haven’t heard back within 15 days.
 
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Bread

Active Member
Jan 30, 2024
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Hello, I applied to the Taylor Wessing open day for October 21st and haven’t heard back, however I logged into the website and instead of saying “find out more” it said the event was full but I had the option to reserve a spot. Does this mean I was accepted?
 

VMS

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Oct 16, 2023
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Does anyone know if its particularly advantageous to apply for Gibson Dunn's Open Day before the Vac Scheme? Are they like Latham where it's very important to them? The Open Day isn't until December and their apps opened on 1st Sept on a rolling basis, so I don't want to disadvantage myself.
 

Bread

Active Member
Jan 30, 2024
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I personally found JobTestPrep to be pretty good, I managed to bring my score up to be in 90th percentile thanks to practicing with them. However, they advertise for more tests than are actually offered.
 
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