Recent content by amzey2

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I have. Pre-AC rej from VS at X. Completed another VS over Winter. Applied again for Direct TC at X within same application cycle and was successful. So for me the difference in my two apps was a completed VS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Had anyone doing W&C spring vac scheme next week been contacted yet about group allocated, agenda, etc?
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone doing W&C Spring vac scheme next week been contacted yet about group allocated, agenda etc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    From my experience, partner interviews are way less “scripted” and much more conversational. You can therefore expect much more follow-up questions. One advice would therefore be to know your answers fully; not just by memory but also by substance. I.e., if upon being asked why the firm you...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone with a Debevoise offer been told the exact dates of the scheme yet?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker ! Wanted to get your advice on something, if you don’t mind? When filling out the conflicts disclosure form for an upcoming Vac Scheme, could the fact that I did a previous Vac Scheme at a competitor recently affect my offer because of conflicts of interest?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone knows Debevoise & Plimpton Vac Scheme dates for previous years by any chance?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    It’s rather uncommon but can happen. Moving from rather closely related practices might of course be easier. Also worth noting that at the senior level people tend to specialize in 2-3 closely related practices - for ex M&A and Private Equity. In relation to those “drastic” changes, again it...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    For anyone who previously did 2 or more Vac Schemes in one cycle/is familiar with the matter: can the fact that someone just completed a Vac Scheme prevent the conflict of interests check from being cleared for the upcoming Vac Scheme? Thx in advance! @Jessica Booker
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Anyone heard back from W&C post AC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Would anyone who previously did a Debevoise & Plimpton AC be willing to answer some questions I had? Thx a lot in advance!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I did. No worries at all, happy to help!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    1 day. But might be different for others. Normally it’ll be no more than 1-2 weeks.

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