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Recent content by thelastshah

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    Freshfields Interview 2022

    Hey, how long did it take before you heard back after the AC?
  2. thelastshah

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congrats on the TC! Do you mind sharing how the AC went? I know they've been adjusting the actual assessment day year to year. More specifically, im wondering how much the partner interview revolves around the case study.
  3. thelastshah

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey, how do you know that is one of their case studies? I have an AC coming up too and haven't really found any sources giving an indication what the partner interview will entail.
  4. thelastshah

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I received an email from Slaughter saying they had not decided on my application yet, and I informed them I had upcoming interviews and secured a VS offer. They replied, asking if I could let them know which specific firm gave me the offer. Why are they so keen on the specifics?
  5. thelastshah

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Has anyone that has gone through the CMS AC tell me what exactly the 10 minute presentation on the case study for the partner needs to encompass? Do they give you questions beforehand that you need to address in the presentation?
  6. thelastshah

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    HSF AC, first AC, absolutely pumped
  7. thelastshah

    Firms with no minimum alevel requirements

    Would firms that have minimum A-level requirements automatically reject international applicants who have not completed their A-levels? @Jessica Booker

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