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Recent content by medy

  1. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    hiya, I'm so sorry to hear this but can I ask is this for the VS?
  2. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya, when did you hear?
  3. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya, does anyone know what is the deadline to completing an Amberjack assessment for A&O Shearman? Do i need to do it immediately after receiving it?
  4. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn - any successful apps?
  5. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has everyone that's heard back from SH, heard back for the UK offices?
  6. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Shall we just assume a PFO from Gibson Dunn?
  7. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    How much do vac scheme applications differ from TC applications other than the process of course, do I need to write my cover letters and application answers any differently?
  8. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Are these all for the UK offices? cos I know some people applying to their offices outside who are waiting as well :(
  9. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven't heard a peep from Gibson Dunn it's a little worrying - Has ANYONE heard ANYTHING from them?
  10. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Do you think the fact that they don't have a cap on the number of trainees they recruit might have an impact?
  11. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has Gibson Dunn responded to anyone post-app?
  12. medy

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hope they've got more dates :oops:

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