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Recent content by bjelostan

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Anyone heard from ashurst post written exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone received news from Reed Smith post ac
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone had a direct TC interview with mayer brown?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone done a mayer brown direct tc final interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anybody have experience/advice in completing the Assessment Centre for Linklaters' Vacation Scheme that they would be willing to share? I have experience at AO Shearman, CMS, Reed Smith, and Dechert that I would be happy to give in return. Thanks.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone heard from mayer brown or reed smith post AC?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    if anyone has done the CMS AC in this cycle or previous cycles please dm me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    thank you, applied on the 3rd
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hey if anyone has done reed smith VI please message me
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would argue that knowing the basic function of a warranty/representation is simply pre-requisite knowledge if you're going to an AC. That being said, I did lead the conversation towards that topic since its a natural strength. I've done 3 AC's this cycle (3 more coming up) and I have been...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    At A&O Shearman AC I was asked the difference between a warranty and a representation, and how I would apply each one to the case study problem.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    any advice for Dechert Written Exercise?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just got W&C VI, does anyone have any tips or know generally what they ask? Thanks

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