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Recent content by josiemusgra

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you! So do you think it's better for me to tell the graduate recruitment about my other vacation scheme?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, if I were to renege a vacation scheme offer because of clashing scheme dates, should I be honest with the graduate recruitment that it was because of another vacation scheme, or should I come up with other reasons like family emergencies? Also, although I think it's not plausible, would it...
  3. josiemusgra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone heard back from A&O post AC for SVS?
  4. josiemusgra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any tips on how to prepare or research around a 1-page pre-read material provided 3 days before a written exercise for an AC?
  5. josiemusgra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, for the question "Please choose a recent (less than 12 months) development in UK/European news. How are such developments relevant for Skadden’s clients? (max 250)", does it need to focus specifically on a new regulation, or would discussing commercial trends also be appropriate?
  6. josiemusgra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you so much @Ram Sabaratnam !
  7. josiemusgra

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone have any tips for Wilkie's video interview as I failed mine last year :( ?
  8. josiemusgra

    Ask Paul, Weiss Anything!

    Hi, I hope you're well! I was wondering when we would hear back about the outcomes of our open day applications for the one on 30/10? Thanks!
  9. josiemusgra

    The M&A Case Study Experiment - Part 1

    Q1: With a goal of expanding its business, Digion tries to leverage on Immersive's two co-founders experience in game server hosting and its popularity among game developers. They would also like to acquire Immersive's IP. Q2: Before acquiring Immersive, make Tristan sign a contract that...

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