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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Has anyone with a Latham AC received any confirmation re when it’s actually happening? I emailed grad rec last Tuesday with my availability and still haven’t heard when my interview’s happening. I know it’ll be on either Tues or Weds next week, but thought they would’ve confirmed by now...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Willkie VS offer! For people still waiting, they said they weren’t giving out all offers at the same time.
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Congratulations!!! Is this for the Spring or Summer scheme?
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Question regarding how law firms operate as businesses: -Are they any benefits in terms of leverage (associate-to-partner hours) of having a smaller team of lawyers working on particular transaction or case? - More generally, what are the benefits of having smaller (3-5 person) teams besides...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Willkie final stage interview next week!! (completed written exercise on March 2nd)
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Same, the interview went really well but made a mess of the written assessment!
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Have Willkie post-VI 'written analytical exercise' coming up. With the keyword being 'analytical', I'm guessing this will differ slightly from other written assessments. Does anyone have any experience with this/ tips on how best to prepare? As a general point, I've let myself down so far when...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For anyone’s that’s completed/ due to complete the White & Case AC - when do they issue the webex link invite? I’m slightly concerned as my interview is tomorrow at 11:45, and haven’t received any access details. (I just emailed the grad recruitment team, and tried phoning but no pick up as it’s...
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    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    For application-blind interviews (eg White & Case), is it generally expected that we don’t mention the name of my university when discussing experiences, extracurricular uni activities etc.

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