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Recent content by CorporateB3

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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Thanks, Jessica! I wanted to clarify - so I shouldn't mention that I have a TC with the firm? The recruiter invited me to interview knowing I had a TC.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker! Quick question for you - I am interviewing for a paralegal role at the firm that I got a TC at. Do you have any advice on things to prepare, not really sure how intense this process will be or what I am supposed to demonstrate. Of course I would speak to how this will assist...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Sorry, should have been clearer - down from 33 to 22.
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I think it’s about 11 TC’s lower
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi! @Jaysen or @Jessica Booker! I’m just wondering if either of you has any insight on why bakers has dropped its total number of trainee spots available?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hate to sound like a broken record, but has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie post VI for summer vs. The email they sent me for the VI said we should hear by the end of Feb, with ACs schedule for march 2, 4, 10, 12, 16 (I think).
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    You are so deserving, I really hope something comes through soon. Thanks for sharing this btw, appreciate the honesty.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    If you don't mind me asking, did you have previous vacation schemes (before this cycle), and if so, how many? I do genuinely feel as though some rejections are very arbitrary. For firms on a rolling basis, I think (from my experience) they reject once they realize they can get the right...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anybody hear back from bakers after VI for the summer scheme? Haven't seen anything...
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    2020-21 Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion

    Is it safe to assume PFO from FF if you haven't had a WG invite yet lol
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Has anyone heard back with a Bakers AC for the Summer VS? If so, when did you complete your VI?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Nope! I submitted on the 2nd and mine was only reviewed on the 15th (summer vs)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hi! Wanted to know if you heard yet as I submitted my VI on the 2nd but haven't heard anything though I saw that it has been reviewed.
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    Baker McKenzie

    Hi Lauren! Was your VI for the vs or direct tc? Have you heard back since completing it?

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