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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya! I just wanted to pop in and ask whether anyone has any insight into the 1st stage interview with Gibson Dunn! Happy to share insights about W&C AC in return!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thanks, I remember indicating I was interested in both
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hi everyone, I was having a really tough cycle, just PFO after PFO, even from firms I spent an ungodly amount of time getting to know through events and open days etc (you know the drill🥲). Recently, I got my first small win - a W&C VI invite! Please hang in there and don't give up hope!! I...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats! when did you apply?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, is anyone still waiting on the DLA Piper VI invite? Got informed that I passed the WG benchmark on 28th October and an update email that they were still shortlisting people on November 14th. No updates since then. Should I get in touch with grad rec by now? Thank you!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone know what Gibson Dunn expects when they ask for " an outstanding personal achievement which added value to either your academic or working environment", and how is it different from "any other noteworthy achievements that will support my application"? For context, I talked...
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    Incoming Third Year Grades Check

    Hi, I am an incoming year 3 law student (final year) at a Russell Group uni in London. I received my module grades recently and my grades overall were fairly okay, as I averaged a 66 (compared with a 62.75 in first year). However, I have a really poor 2.1 in my contract law module and only...

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