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Recent content by barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
idk what's happening with Linklaters. Nothing from them yet- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Mishcon Video Interview Invite- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
skadden PFO - really sad about this.- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Anything from A&O for direct TC?- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Anything from Skadden yet?- barbara
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Any advice on how to feel motivated to do applications again after being rejected for a TC after a vacation scheme at a top law firm.- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi. I had a friend who did an AC with them last year in Dubai. Even though they asked not to upload a CV, my friend still uploaded one and they were holding a copy of it in their hands and asking questions directly from it. Also, they questioned my friend about a deal he mentioned in his...- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hello! Has anyone got any tips on VI's. I got a VI invitation from White & Case on April 15, but I got rejected. I made it to a few VI's this application cycle but I was unsuccessful in all of them. It's disheartening since so much time is invested in researching firms and writing...- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Seeing that Travers Smith calls to give interview offers, i'm a bit concerned because I am an international applicant and live outside the UK. I put down an international number, and perhaps that puts me at a disadvantage? I do have the right to work in the UK and studied there too. It's just...- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
HSF PFO post-AC- barbara
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
How did it go for you? I wasn't successful after the VI stage- barbara
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
PFO from Skadden- barbara
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Idk what to expect with Skadden. I applied mid November. I haven't received a rejection email yet. I see they have also extended the deadline to 08 january.- barbara
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TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi. Congratulations! When did you apply?- barbara
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hey. Has anyone heard from Skadden yet? I applied mid-november, and I haven't heard from them since. Thanks- barbara
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- Forum: Applications Discussion