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Recent content by lawbear123

  1. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone done the dechert scheme and is willing to offer insights! :)
  2. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Is anyone doing the March Skadden Scheme?
  3. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    to those who've given bristows first round interview, when do you think we'll hear back for second round?
  4. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    to those whove given the bristows first round.... what even....
  5. lawbear123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    has anyone done the bristows first round interview?
  6. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    anyone has insights for bristows first round interview? can provide insights for many firms.
  7. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    sure i got the email on 28th feb! and gave my WE on 13th
  8. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone done the Bristows first round interview?
  9. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    has anyone gotten Bristows first round but is unable to book a slot?
  10. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    written exercise on the 6th
  11. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    6th feb but to clarify, i applied for the spring scheme and the slots had filled up so they moved me to summer!
  12. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    does anyone have any insights for the Dechert AC?
  13. lawbear123

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    the last option I got was wednesday (i.e., 12th)

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