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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    This might be a silly question, but does anyone know if firms tend to give you a plus on for events during the vac scheme e.g. the firm's big summer party? My partner will be around and I would love for him to go with me.
  2. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    If anyone else has got the Akin Gump VS DM me, it would be lovely to meet before the scheme 😊 😊
  3. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank youu! You have no idea how much this helps calm my anxiety!
  4. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi everyone, I also have a similar situation, where I left a volunteering position at a charity but maybe not in the best terms, would they want to contact supervisors at volunteering positions or just official jobs?
  5. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone done the Paul Hastings Inside Look VI and have any tips?
  6. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is this for Akin Gump?
  7. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know the exact dates of the Vinson & Elkins Vac Scheme?
  8. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have any tips/resources on technical interview questions? Not sure how much of contract/company law I need to be revising 😅
  9. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    It's a really chill and standard TI, so really know the classics 'why you', 'why Akin' and 'why law', I would have a few questions prepared to ask at the end (keeping in mind who is leading your interview - so if it's grad rec ask questions that a grad rec person could answer). With me there...
  10. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you :) They called me at about 6pm today.
  11. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Applied on the 6th of Jan :)
  12. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    MoFo first stage interview 🥳! If anyone has any tips/already done the first stage and could pm me pls 😅
  13. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Anyone know when we can expect to hear from Akin post-AC?
  14. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone know if Paul Hastings hires through their informal vac scheme or mostly through the direct TC route?
  15. R

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Thank you 😊, these posts are an awesome way to feel a bit more prepared!
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