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Recent content by Flanker01

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Btw, just wanted to give my 3 cents on vac scheme applications. The recruitment process for HK Vac schemes operate similarly, so hopefully it will be of some help. I applied for 15 firms last year, and guess what? I got PFOs for all of them. I was really doubting my personal ability back then...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For me it was only one interview, since I was applying for the HK office instead of the UK one. The interview was definitely not what I expected, since I thought I’d get asked about something technical (legal questions, commercial awareness etc). Throughout the interview the partners were more...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I would assume so. I’ve never talked to MoFo’s GR on this, but considering how early I got my offer, I would think they review applications as they come by. On a side note, MoFo’s Partners do read your cover letter, so make sure you know what you’re writing!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just recieved my offer from Morrison Foerster today!

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