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Recent content by captainhilts
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Has anyone heard back from A&O?- captainhilts
- Post #773
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
congratulations! also when was your interview?- captainhilts
- Post #810
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi @Jessica Booker would mooting count as "an outstanding personal achievement that added value to your academic environment"? Specifically, I have three concerns: 1. Is mooting "academic"? 2. Is it a personal achievement? 3. What is meant by "adding value"? Thank you!- captainhilts
- Post #748
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
do debevoise recruit on a rolling basis?- captainhilts
- Post #572
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Hi @Jessica Booker Would the current inflation levels equate to "an existing market development"?- captainhilts
- Post #743
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Would the current energy crisis be a "business story" for the purposes of interviews/apps? @Jessica Booker- captainhilts
- Post #550
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
what are personal qualities? are they things like analytical ability, ability to work under pressure? or is it things like honesty, a sense of humour and so forth? @Jessica Booker Thanks!- captainhilts
- Post #430
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
is winning a moot an academic prize? how far back should one go when referring to prizes? and how much do firms take them into account @Jessica Booker- captainhilts
- Post #428
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
for anyone that has had success/known someone with success @ slaughters, what do they mean by "good 2.1"?- captainhilts
- Post #629
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
Is it okay to reuse a position of responsibility/extra-curricular in an application form after being unsuccessful last year (a lot of other sections of my app has changed though)- captainhilts
- Post #627
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Thank you very much for this insight @Jessica Booker ! In your opinion, then, what would be the best way, as a UK qualified lawyer, to permanently move to NY?- captainhilts
- Post #18,239
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @James Carrabino @Jessica Booker Hypothetically, I were to be offered a TC at the end of summer at a US firm, would I be able to defer it for a year to do a masters? Also, if my masters is in the US, would I be able to ask said US firm to transfer to their New York office rather than return...- captainhilts
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Hi @Jessica Booker, If I have vacation schemes over summer, would it be worth applying to TCs now? I have little legal work exp. currently, but many TC apps (S&M for instance) open in June and recruit on a rolling basis. Would it be sensible to wait and apply after my vac schemes? Or should I...- captainhilts
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
anyone heard back from shoosmiths?- captainhilts
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
Has anyone done the Shoosmiths VI ?- captainhilts
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