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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Jessica Booker

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The test is untimed and the time taken to complete it isn’t a factor. Unless you have some other adjustment, I would do the test.
I would advise against this. For anyone who only receives time adjustments, then yes they should take the test as normal. However, there are a whole range of other adjustments that means this advice would not apply to everyone.
 

weupin2025

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Hi @Amma Usman appreciate how helpful you are! I’m a non law student and am at the final round interview for withers it’s a 50minute interview with HR and a partner and I was wondering how best to prepare? I’d also like to ask whether you think they’ll bring up my non law background( engineering )
 

Chris Brown

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Yeah but they're rolling. I heard that for those recruiting on a rolling basis I should apply at least a month earlier. Is that true or just a rumor? It got me confused 😭
Definitely a rumour. Firms set deadlines for a reason. As long as you apply before the deadline you will be okay. I am also looking to apply to SH by mid Feb.

Of course firms like BCLP, Bird & Bird and DLA Piper do take rolling recruitment more seriously but most ‘rolling’ firms will consider your application regardless of which date you applied. 🙂🙂

White & Case and Willkie are technically rolling but still review every application. I applied a week before their final deadline for both and I was fine. I would strongly recommend you still apply to SH if you like their firm! Best of luck! 🙂🙂
 
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