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Recent content by Marlian44

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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Anyone heard from Gibson Dunn direct TC?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    just had withers interview and I was nearly grilled to death.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    out of curiosity, what did Skadden ask??
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    anyone done Gibson dunn first stage ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    wow, okay thanks. when is the interview for?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I am kind of in the same boat. I am a bit confused though. What if my term ends on Thursday Jun 23 and my Vac scheme begins on the 20th. However, on the same day (20) I have my last exam. if i come to a consensus to with the firm to miss the first day, Do tuesday (8hrs) , wednesday (8hrs) (16...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can you also apply if you’ need sponsorship. A bit confused on what i read on thier page
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    what did it update from and what didit update to?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    is fieldfisher rolling basis ? and is it worth applying to either the 2023 or 2024 tc
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Did WG Jan 7, heard back today! wby

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