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Recent content by lawstudent22

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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Did anyone else get completely ghosted by Winston & Strawn after completing the WG? It's literally been two months and I know they invited people to interview and gave out offers. Should I chase them up for a PFO?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone who filled out V&E's acceptance form heard back? I thought we'd get confirmation the next business day, but I've heard nothing since I filled out the form at the weekend.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    How is it best to ask a firm for an AC outcome ASAP due to a potentially conflicting VS offer? I have an offer from a US firm that schedules their VS across different weeks, depending on candidate availability. I'm awaiting two AC outcomes that would affect this, and ideally, I'd like to know if...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back from V&E post-interview?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone has tips for the Mayer Brown or Simmons AC I'd be really grateful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd be really grateful if anyone has any insight into the Mayer Brown AC! It sounds like there isn't an interview, but I'm not sure...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard back after completing Mayer Brown's job simulation?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have any advice / know what to expect from V&E's interview? I'm really nervous about the presentation
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Ropes AC - the real question is do I have enough time to do this because I am struggling so much to balance uni work with applications (dissertation due at the end of March is nowhere near done)🙃
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I've been offered a VS and have an interview with a different firm this week. However, the two firms have nothing in common. I don't know how to approach the question of where else I've applied. I'm worried if I say I have a VS offer with firm A, it will make me look inconsistent because many of...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Winston & Strawn Watson Glaser invite! I always mess these up, so if anyone has tips to prepare I'd be grateful :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    In two applications, I realised I had a repeated word in my cover letter and made it through to the next stage for both firms - so don't rule it out yet!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone heard from EY post-AC? I could have sworn they said they'd let us know within a week, but now it's been three weeks 🙃

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