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Recent content by TheSaulGoodman

  1. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Don’t even try me bro 😮‍💨
  2. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would love to know why they advised against that does seem odd. I think specifically for work experience sections they probably want you to talk about the most relevant experience (ie anything where you had responsibility). Usually I just include open days/insight events in a list on my CV /...
  3. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Has anyone heard from White & Case (Spring VS) post cappfinity?
  4. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I submitted 29th dec
  5. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Clyde & Co online assessment invite (for spring vac scheme - applied Jan 6th)
  6. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same...completely ran out of time on the last q
  7. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Definitely not! Sorry to alarm I was referring to American politics specifically :)
  8. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    My understanding from my WE (at US firm) is that political talk is pretty much banned among staff at US firms - for me personally I wouldn't bring it up in an interview
  9. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yet another day of a silent inbox:
  10. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That OC test made me want to rescind my application 😪
  11. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Big congrats🎉 - did you apply for spring or summer?
  12. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Submitted DTC applications to Hogan Lovells and HFW back in October and haven't heard anything - is it safe to assume PFO?
  13. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    One option might be student accom at least while you do the sqe? I know the unite students in farringdon is around 800 pcm bills included - isn't exactly nice but its budget friendly. There are also lots of facebook groups (eg gals who rent) which are a good place to join/set up a flat share.
  14. TheSaulGoodman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Could someone break down the Milbank application process for me please - Is it application form + two online tests? Thanks

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