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Recent content by KSM
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Anyone still waiting to hear back from WFW post-app? Submitted on the 24th.- KSM
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Yeah, most likely. I thought I did quite well in the VI, but after the general feedback report, I can safely say I probably missed some steps which would make my submissions stronger. Ah well, part & parcel of the TC application process.- KSM
- Post #5,378
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
RS VI PFO :,) grind continues I guess- KSM
- Post #5,370
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
Hello, I’ve just completed Reed Smith’s SJT / VI. Whilst they said there is unlimited time, I understand that doesn’t mean it’s untimed. Whilst it recommended me 40 minutes, I believe I took about an hour and a half to complete it as I was trying to perfect my interview response for each...- KSM
- Post #5,318
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood post-VI?- KSM
- Post #21,162
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Anyone still waiting to hear back from Sidley Austin post-app?- KSM
- Post #3,575
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Anyone know if Freshfields WG tests are selective or automatic from prior experience?- KSM
- Post #5,153
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
I'm not sure, I just attended the Legal Cheek Spring and Winter Fair, and across the board I asked this question to many firms not one in particular, and that was the consensus: Legal experience not necessary for vacation schemes, but for training contracts it will be.- KSM
- Post #5,059
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
Just wanted to ask for Direct TCs, I've heard from a number of law firms at legal cheek events that the threshold is higher in terms of the expectation for legal experience. But how much legal experience is necessary? Outside of volunteering at my uni's legal clinics, I'd say I only have about...- KSM
- Post #5,053
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4
During their Insight Day, they said rough timeline-wise, responses should come back in May approximately !- KSM
- Post #4,055
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Consider what makes sense for the firm’s business model. For example, if the firm has particular strengths in shipping, consider bigger picture aspects like the geography of the location (land-locked or easily accessible due to many ports) or the overall client demand in the area and...- KSM
- Post #18,047
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
I got phoned and have been offered a spot on the summer VS for NRF! I’d like to thank the community for their support and extend my thanks to TCLA for being able to bring together people who are striving to become better in an extremely competitive environment. It’s been very nice and rare that...- KSM
- Post #18,034
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hey, I’m due to have an AC at NRF tomorrow, but I’m concerned as I’ve had no correspondence from them. I’ve emailed them but also know that the are supposed to send something today. Was wondering if anyone else was in the same boat?- KSM
- Post #17,462
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Thank you Axel! Couldn’t have done it without you and the TCLA’s team high quality advice on approaching applications ! 🙏🏽🧡- KSM
- Post #16,897
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
Hi ! So I heard back this Morning ish, but I did my VI like last Friday so just under a week 🙏🏽🙏🏽- KSM
- Post #16,896
- Forum: Applications Discussion