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Recent content by abnajj

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    honestly this cycle has been brutal - onwards and upwards I guess 💔 and best of luck with your apps!!
  2. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    wow 1st and final stage interviews? so sad to hear some of us haven’t been responded to - but I appreciate you mentioning this as I can safely assume a PFO now 💀
  3. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi! law graduate here, but perhaps I can offer some advice having been funemployed for 9 months since graduating from my masters last January. The legal job market is incredibly tough, regardless of whether you are a law or non-law student. I experienced so many rejections because I lacked...
  4. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    long shot here, but has anyone heard back from MoFo? I almost forgot I even applied 😵‍💫
  5. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Skadden PFO :( - good luck to everyone for the remainder of this app cycle!🍀
  6. abnajj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    I never attended their workshop and I was successful last year post-application review - try not to overthink it!
  7. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I heard a response on Wednesday re: a rejection for their spring scheme! Hang in there - hopefully you receive some good news!
  8. abnajj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, @Jessica Booker (or others with experience/knowledge of this): if a firm has AAB A-level requirements and an applicant achieved ACC with mitigating circumstances + a 1st Class LL.B. would their candidacy still be accepted? For instance, Latham & Watkins is a firm I'd like to consider but...
  9. abnajj

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I know W&C have sent out a few VIs in the past few weeks for the direct TC application but has anyone heard from them this week? still patiently waiting for my PFO but seems like the firm has just ghosted me😵‍💫

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