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Recent content by shazida26
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Do I have a chance applying to Davis Polk coming from a Non RG background?
Hi Avni, thank you so much for getting back to me- its greatly appreciated! I graduated back in 2019 with a 2:1 and have been using the helpful review service here on TCLA! I'll be submitting another application to be reviewed and hopefully I'll be able to update the Forum with some good news...- shazida26
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Do I have a chance applying to Davis Polk coming from a Non RG background?
Hi All, Hope 2023 is going well for everyone! I am considering applying to Davis Polk as the process seems very straightforward (CV, Cover letter and breakdown of grades), however I'm slightly hesitant as I didn't graduate Law from a RG University/Oxbridge, I'm hoping my work background makes...- shazida26
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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Hello from a Paralegal at the FCA
Hi Avni!, apologies for getting back to you (still figuring out how TCLA works says alot about me being a dinosour!) its been great at the FCA, work balance wise they do encourage everyone to log off at 5pm and hardly ever push you to do a minute longer, although there have been occasions...- shazida26
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- Forum: Introduce Yourself Here!
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We Are Four Trainees at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Ask Us Anything!
Hi @lucyfoulkes @NatashaRarity @mattewadesina @Zara.Khanche thank you all so much for making the time to respond to our questions, I am slightly hesitant to apply to Shearman as I don't come from a Russell group/ Oxbridge background. I have tried to make up for this by working at The Serious...- shazida26
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Hello from a Paralegal at the FCA
Hi everyone, My name is Shaz and I graduated law back in 2019 and since then have been a Paralegal at the Serious Fraud Office, Norton Rose Fulbright and presently at the Finacial Conduct Authority. I was able to secure my first ever vacation scheme this year at a small US firm but didn't get...- shazida26
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