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Recent content by Tonye

  1. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know what the vacation scheme conversion rate is for Pisent Mason's London office? I have tried checking online but the stats they show are for the English offices as a whole
  2. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you ! I applied in November
  3. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone here gotten an offer for Sidley’s Spring or summer vac scheme post interview ?
  4. Tonye

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am a bit confused about the Work Experience section of Addleshaw Goddard's application. Can we really only include 3 experiences?
  5. Tonye

    My unusual journey to a TC

    I have never felt this proud of a complete stranger in my life. Well done @Ali A !!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Also, thank you so much for sharing your story. I found it very very inspiring. Best of luck !!!
  6. Tonye

    My unusual journey to a TC

    I am so proud of you @Ali A ! I'm very happy to hear about your progress and I wish you the absolute best !
  7. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Just bombed the Simmons and Simmons online assessment. What is life 😭
  8. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Is anyone else still waiting for a response from Weil post app ? I'm expecting a PFO at this point because I've seen people get to other stages on this forum but I am yet to hear back. I applied on the 3rd of December and was told by grad rec that they get back to me by the 10th of February
  9. Tonye

    Any other career changers?

    I would also like to join the group !
  10. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations ! Is this for the VS ?
  11. Tonye

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Are the Mayer Brown Tests automatic ?

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