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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Estupiña Colada

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Feb 3, 2023
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Moving on to putting in direct TC applications at the moment and was unsure as to where to apply owing to the stage we are at in the recruiting cycle.

Interested in Private Equity and more broadly American commercial firms in London.

Anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks :)
 

meta.angel

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Sep 26, 2022
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bruh ? does anyone know if gibson dunn are still getting back to people? I have not heard post app when I applied in mid december? I do not really care by now as I assumed I missed a PFO tbh but I havent got anything? anyone know? I am aware they are holding 2nd stage interviews at least.
Hiya, followed up with grad rec a while back and I was assured that everyone will receive feedback irrespective of the outcome. I guess it’s still worth holding at hope.

hope that helps.
 

EliteWhovian

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    Moving on to putting in direct TC applications at the moment and was unsure as to where to apply owing to the stage we are at in the recruiting cycle.

    Interested in Private Equity and more broadly American commercial firms in London.

    Anyone got any recommendations?

    Thanks :)

    I hope this list helps :D
     

    Seabird15

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    Nov 15, 2021
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    bruh ? does anyone know if gibson dunn are still getting back to people? I have not heard post app when I applied in mid december? I do not really care by now as I assumed I missed a PFO tbh but I havent got anything? anyone know? I am aware they are holding 2nd stage interviews at least.
    I’ve not heard anything. I’m pretty certain I’ve got a PFO as all their interview slots are full I think. But what I am confused about is last year, they were still sending out offers until mid March at least! Maybe this year Is just extra competitive.
     
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